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ZIP 21060

Pop. 39,730·Anne Arundel County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,183/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.6%
Month-over-Month
-8.5%
vs US Median
+$218
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ZIP 21060 · $2,183
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,560
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,440
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,920/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,196/yr
At $2,183/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyAnne Arundel County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.6% YoY, -8.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21060 (Glen Burnie, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,730
Median income
$104,715
Median age
37.7
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
19.9%
27.2%
26.6%
14.9%
Under 1819.9%
18–3427.2%
35–5426.6%
55–6411.4%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
55.7%
25.8%
12.5%
White55.7%
Black25.8%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian4.1%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
29.9%
27.6%
33.4%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+33.4%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21060 in Glen Burnie, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$86,669 → $104,715
up 20.8%
Population
37,038 → 39,730
up 7.3%
Renter share
24.9% → 22.6%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.6% → 33.4%
+4.8 pts
Median age
38.4 → 37.7
-0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $104,715 today, compared with $86,669 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 21060 in Glen Burnie, MD adding about 2,692 residents over the five-year window, up 7.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 24.9% to 22.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.6% to 33.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21060 covers Glen Burnie, MD. The median rent here is $2,183/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($104,715/yr), ZIP 21060 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21060?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21060 (Glen Burnie, MD) is $2,183. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21060 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21060's median rent of $2,183/mo is $218 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21060 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21060 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #53 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,183/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21060?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,183/mo in ZIP 21060. The local median household income is $104,715/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21060?

Rent in ZIP 21060 has increased 17.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21060 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21060 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,183/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($104,715/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21060 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21060 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of ZIP 21060 households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21060 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21060 compare to the rest of Glen Burnie?

ZIP 21060 is pricier than Glen Burnie as a whole. At $2,183/mo, it's $475 above the Glen Burnie citywide median of $1,708/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21060 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21060 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,183/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 21060's median household income ($104,715/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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