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ZIP 21114

Part of Crofton, MD
Pop. 25,590·Anne Arundel County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,518/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.1%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$553
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ZIP 21114 · $2,518
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,790
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$3,100
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,440/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
$30,216/yr
At $2,518/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyAnne Arundel County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21114 (Crofton, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,590
Median income
$141,344
Median age
36.4
Renters
19.2%
Age distribution
29.3%
19%
28.5%
12.3%
Under 1829.3%
18–3419%
35–5428.5%
55–6410.8%
65+12.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
65.9%
16%
White65.9%
Black16%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian6.6%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
24.1%
63%
No HS diploma1.6%
HS diploma11.3%
Some college24.1%
Bachelor's+63%
Housing tenure
80.8%
19.2%
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21114 in Crofton, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$123,739 → $141,344
up 14.2%
Population
25,955 → 25,590
down 1.4%
Renter share
22% → 19.2%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
58.3% → 63%
+4.7 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.4
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $141,344 today, compared with $123,739 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 21114 in Crofton, MD losing about 365 residents over the five-year window, down 1.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 22% to 19.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 58.3% to 63% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21114 covers Crofton, MD. The median rent here is $2,518/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($141,344/yr), ZIP 21114 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21114?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21114 (Crofton, MD) is $2,518. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21114 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21114's median rent of $2,518/mo is $553 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21114 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21114 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #22 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,518/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21114?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,518/mo in ZIP 21114. The local median household income is $141,344/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21114?

Rent in ZIP 21114 has increased 8.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21114 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21114 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,518/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($141,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21114 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21114 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.2% of ZIP 21114 households are renters, while 80.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21114 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21114 compare to the rest of Crofton?

ZIP 21114 is pricier than Crofton as a whole. At $2,518/mo, it's $6 above the Crofton citywide median of $2,512/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21114 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21114 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,518/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 21114's median household income ($141,344/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21114 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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