ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 21076

Part of Hanover, MD

Pop. 24,268·Anne Arundel County·15th most expensive ZIP in Maryland

Median rent (all units)

$2,632/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$700

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ZIP 21076 · $2,632

More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,980

1 BR

$2,200

2 BR

$2,700

3 BR

$3,430

4 BR+

$3,800

Research median

$2,700/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 21076 usually run 1.6% below trend in January and 1.5% above it in June, about $82 a month apart at today's median. Based on 8 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 21076 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2018.

Past year vs. the rest of Maryland

Rent in ZIP 21076 changed +1.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +2.6%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 21076 rose 23.6% while median household income rose 25.5% ($117,017 to $146,869). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 21076 is 28% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($146,869) is $3,672 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,430); a 4-bedroom is $3,800.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 21144, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,234/mo), about $4,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 21076. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$31,584/yr

At $2,632/mo median

Location

CityHanover

StateMD

CountyAnne Arundel County

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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21076 (Hanover, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

24,268

Median income

$146,869

Median age

38.1

Renters

34.2%

Age distribution

20%

25.1%

32.5%

Under 1820%

18–3425.1%

35–5432.5%

55–6411.2%

65+11.1%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

35.9%

34.7%

14.5%

White35.9%

Black34.7%

Hispanic7.9%

Asian14.5%

Other6.9%

Education (25+)

13.8%

24.6%

57.5%

No HS diploma4.1%

HS diploma13.8%

Some college24.6%

Bachelor's+57.5%

Housing tenure

65.8%

34.2%

Owner65.8%

Renter34.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21076 in Hanover, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,101 → $2,632

up 25.3%

Income

$124,664 → $146,869

up 17.8%

Population

19,684 → 24,268

up 23.3%

Renter share

32.8% → 34.2%

+1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

50.9% → 57.5%

+6.6 pts

Median age

35.7 → 38.1

+2.4 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 21076 in Hanover, MD has increased by $531 per month, settling near $2,632 after starting the period at $2,101. Census figures show median household income at $146,869 today, compared with $124,664 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 19,684 to 24,268 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.9% to 57.5%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 21076 covers Hanover, MD. The median rent here is $2,632/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($146,869/yr), ZIP 21076 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21076?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (about $50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,632/mo in ZIP 21076. The local median household income is $146,869/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21076?

Rent in ZIP 21076 has risen 1.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2018.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 21076?

Asking rents in ZIP 21076 are usually lowest in January, about 1.6% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $82 a month. This pattern comes from 8 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 21076?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 21076 rose 23.6% while median household income rose 25.5%, from $117,017 to $146,869. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 21076 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21076 is one of the pricier among Maryland ZIP codes for rent, ranking #15 of 140 at $2,632/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 21076 changed +1.3%, against a typical +2.6% across the 124 Maryland ZIP codes Zillow tracks.