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ZIP 21136

Pop. 32,088·Baltimore County·128th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,490/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$475
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ZIP 21136 · $1,490
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,780/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,880/yr
At $1,490/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21136 (Reisterstown, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,088
Median income
$118,500
Median age
46.3
Renters
20.6%
Age distribution
19.3%
17.3%
24.8%
18.3%
20.2%
Under 1819.3%
18–3417.3%
35–5424.8%
55–6418.3%
65+20.2%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
55.8%
26.6%
White55.8%
Black26.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian6.7%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
17.2%
21.3%
54.6%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college21.3%
Bachelor's+54.6%
Housing tenure
79.4%
20.6%
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21136 in Reisterstown, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,750 → $118,500
up 26.4%
Population
35,306 → 32,088
down 9.1%
Renter share
23.3% → 20.6%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
50.2% → 54.6%
+4.4 pts
Median age
43.9 → 46.3
+2.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $93,750 in 2021 to $118,500 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 35,306 to 32,088 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.1% change. About 20.6% of households rent today, against 23.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.2% to 54.6%.

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About renting in ZIP 21136

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21136 covers Reisterstown, MD. The median rent here is $1,490/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($118,500/yr), ZIP 21136 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21136?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21136 (Reisterstown, MD) is $1,490. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21136 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21136's median rent of $1,490/mo is $475 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21136 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21136 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #128 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,490/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21136?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,490/mo in ZIP 21136. The local median household income is $118,500/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21136?

Rent in ZIP 21136 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21136 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21136 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,490/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($118,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21136 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21136 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.6% of ZIP 21136 households are renters, while 79.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21136 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21136 compare to the rest of Reisterstown?

ZIP 21136 sits right at the Reisterstown citywide median of $1,490/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21136 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21136 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,490/mo, rent takes ~15% of ZIP 21136's median household income ($118,500/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21136 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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