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ZIP 21076

Part of Hanover, MD
Pop. 24,268·Anne Arundel County·16th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,595/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$630
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ZIP 21076 · $2,595
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,140/yr
At $2,595/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyAnne Arundel County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +1.9% 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
$1,980 → $2,595
up 31.1%
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 $615 per month, settling near $2,595 after starting the period at $1,980. Census figures show median household income at $146,869 today, compared with $124,664 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 13.3 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21076 covers Hanover, MD. The median rent here is $2,595/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($146,869/yr), ZIP 21076 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21076?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21076 (Hanover, MD) is $2,595. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21076 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21076's median rent of $2,595/mo is $630 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21076 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21076 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #16 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,595/mo.

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 $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,595/mo in ZIP 21076. The local median household income is $146,869/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21076?

Rent in ZIP 21076 has increased 8.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21076 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21076 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,595/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($146,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21076 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21076 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of ZIP 21076 households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21076 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21076 compare to the rest of Hanover?

ZIP 21076 is more affordable than Hanover overall. At $2,595/mo, it's $72 below the Hanover citywide median of $2,667/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21076 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21076 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,595/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 21076's median household income ($146,869/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21076 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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