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ZIP 21061

Pop. 57,230·Anne Arundel County·114th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,636/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$329
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 21061 · $1,636
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,520
1 BR
$1,680
2 BR
$2,070
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$2,910
Research median
$2,070/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,632/yr
At $1,636/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 (+3.7% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21061 (Glen Burnie, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 25% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
57,230
Median income
$87,751
Median age
35.9
Renters
43.7%
Age distribution
23.6%
24.4%
27.3%
13.3%
Under 1823.6%
18–3424.4%
35–5427.3%
55–6411.4%
65+13.3%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
47.7%
27%
13.7%
White47.7%
Black27%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian4.7%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
12.1%
32.4%
30.6%
25%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+25%
Housing tenure
56.3%
43.7%
Owner56.3%
Renter43.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21061 in Glen Burnie, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$74,876 → $87,751
up 17.2%
Population
55,960 → 57,230
up 2.3%
Renter share
44.1% → 43.7%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
25.6% → 25%
-0.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $87,751 today, compared with $74,876 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 55,960 to 57,230 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21061 covers Glen Burnie, MD. The median rent here is $1,636/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($87,751/yr), ZIP 21061 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21061?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21061 (Glen Burnie, MD) is $1,636. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21061 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21061's median rent of $1,636/mo is $329 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21061 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21061 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #114 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,636/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21061?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,636/mo in ZIP 21061. The local median household income is $87,751/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21061?

Rent in ZIP 21061 has increased 3.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21061 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21061 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,636/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($87,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21061 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21061 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.7% of ZIP 21061 households are renters, while 56.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21061 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21061 compare to the rest of Glen Burnie?

ZIP 21061 is more affordable than Glen Burnie overall. At $1,636/mo, it's $72 below the Glen Burnie citywide median of $1,708/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21061 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21061 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,636/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 21061's median household income ($87,751/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21061 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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