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ZIP 21122

Part of Pasadena, MD
Pop. 61,566·Anne Arundel County·20th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,535/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$570
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ZIP 21122 · $2,535
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,720
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,350
3 BR
$2,980
4 BR+
$3,300
Research median
$2,350/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
$30,420/yr
At $2,535/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyAnne Arundel County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21122 (Pasadena, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,566
Median income
$127,587
Median age
40.2
Renters
13.4%
Age distribution
20.5%
22%
25.5%
16.3%
15.7%
Under 1820.5%
18–3422%
35–5425.5%
55–6416.3%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
81.8%
White81.8%
Black6.3%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian2%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
30%
31.4%
31.4%
No HS diploma7.2%
HS diploma30%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
86.6%
13.4%
Owner86.6%
Renter13.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21122 in Pasadena, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,920 → $2,535
up 32.0%
Income
$111,376 → $127,587
up 14.6%
Population
61,212 → 61,566
up 0.6%
Renter share
14.1% → 13.4%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
30.8% → 31.4%
+0.6 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 21122 in Pasadena, MD has climbed from $1,920 to $2,535, a 32.0% change over five years. Median household income rose from $111,376 to $127,587 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.6% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 21122 in Pasadena, MD reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21122 covers Pasadena, MD. The median rent here is $2,535/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($127,587/yr), ZIP 21122 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21122?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21122 (Pasadena, MD) is $2,535. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21122 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21122's median rent of $2,535/mo is $570 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21122 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21122 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #20 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,535/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21122?

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 $2,535/mo in ZIP 21122. The local median household income is $127,587/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21122?

Rent in ZIP 21122 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21122 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21122 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,535/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($127,587/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21122 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21122 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13.4% of ZIP 21122 households are renters, while 86.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21122 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21122 compare to the rest of Pasadena?

ZIP 21122 sits right at the Pasadena citywide median of $2,535/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21122 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21122 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,535/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 21122's median household income ($127,587/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21122 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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