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ZIP 21144

Part of Severn, MD
Pop. 37,118·Anne Arundel County·41st most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,317/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
+$352
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ZIP 21144 · $2,317
More expensive than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,240
3 BR
$2,840
4 BR+
$3,150
Research median
$2,240/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
$27,804/yr
At $2,317/mo median
Location
CitySevern
StateMD
CountyAnne Arundel County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.1% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21144 (Severn, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 43.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,118
Median income
$136,684
Median age
37.7
Renters
19.7%
Age distribution
22.7%
23.3%
26%
13.6%
14.4%
Under 1822.7%
18–3423.3%
35–5426%
55–6413.6%
65+14.4%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
45%
31.3%
White45%
Black31.3%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian6.8%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
24.8%
25.4%
43.5%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+43.5%
Housing tenure
80.3%
19.7%
Owner80.3%
Renter19.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21144 in Severn, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$118,272 → $136,684
up 15.6%
Population
36,625 → 37,118
up 1.3%
Renter share
17.5% → 19.7%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
42.2% → 43.5%
+1.3 pts
Median age
36 → 37.7
+1.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21144 in Severn, MD now reports about $136,684, up from $118,272 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 21144 in Severn, MD adding about 493 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 17.5% to 19.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21144 covers Severn, MD. The median rent here is $2,317/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,240/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($136,684/yr), ZIP 21144 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21144?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21144 (Severn, MD) is $2,317. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21144 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21144's median rent of $2,317/mo is $352 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21144 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21144 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #41 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,317/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21144?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,317/mo in ZIP 21144. The local median household income is $136,684/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21144?

Rent in ZIP 21144 has increased 7.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21144 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21144 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,317/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($136,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21144 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21144 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.7% of ZIP 21144 households are renters, while 80.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21144 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21144 compare to the rest of Severn?

ZIP 21144 is pricier than Severn as a whole. At $2,317/mo, it's $1 above the Severn citywide median of $2,316/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21144 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21144 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,317/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 21144's median household income ($136,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21144 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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