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ZIP 21207

Pop. 47,099·Baltimore County·134th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,421/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$544
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ZIP 21207 · $1,421
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,770/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,052/yr
At $1,421/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21207 (Gwynn oak, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 29.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,099
Median income
$67,060
Median age
39.5
Renters
39.3%
Age distribution
22.3%
21.1%
24.8%
13.1%
18.7%
Under 1822.3%
18–3421.1%
35–5424.8%
55–6413.1%
65+18.7%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
White8.3%
Black77.4%
Hispanic9.5%
Asian3%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
30.3%
28.7%
29.3%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+29.3%
Housing tenure
60.7%
39.3%
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21207 in Gwynn oak, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,011 → $67,060
up 17.6%
Population
51,927 → 47,099
down 9.3%
Renter share
38.8% → 39.3%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
28.1% → 29.3%
+1.2 pts
Median age
37.7 → 39.5
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $57,011 to $67,060 across the same window, up 17.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 51,927 to 47,099 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.3% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21207 covers Gwynn oak, MD. The median rent here is $1,421/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($67,060/yr), ZIP 21207 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21207?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21207 (Gwynn oak, MD) is $1,421. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21207 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21207's median rent of $1,421/mo is $544 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21207 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21207 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #134 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,421/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21207?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,421/mo in ZIP 21207. The local median household income is $67,060/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21207?

Rent in ZIP 21207 has increased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21207 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21207 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,421/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($67,060/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21207 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21207 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.3% of ZIP 21207 households are renters, while 60.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21207 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 21207 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21207 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,421/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 21207's median household income ($67,060/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21207 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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