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ZIP 21208

Pop. 37,276·Baltimore County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,278/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.0%
vs US Median
+$313
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ZIP 21208 · $2,278
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,670
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$2,100/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
$27,336/yr
At $2,278/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.9% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21208 (Pikesville, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,276
Median income
$90,131
Median age
46
Renters
33.1%
Age distribution
19.3%
19.1%
22.4%
13.4%
25.8%
Under 1819.3%
18–3419.1%
35–5422.4%
55–6413.4%
65+25.8%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
45.8%
43.6%
White45.8%
Black43.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian2.9%
Other2.1%
Education (25+)
18.1%
26.4%
50.3%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma18.1%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+50.3%
Housing tenure
66.9%
33.1%
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21208 in Pikesville, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,730 → $2,278
up 31.7%
Income
$87,912 → $90,131
up 2.5%
Population
36,447 → 37,276
up 2.3%
Renter share
32.4% → 33.1%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
47.2% → 50.3%
+3.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 21208 in Pikesville, MD has climbed from $1,730 to $2,278, a 31.7% change over five years. Median household income rose from $87,912 to $90,131 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 36,447 residents to roughly 37,276. College-educated residents now make up 50.3% of adults here, versus 47.2% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 21208 in Pikesville, 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 21208 covers Pikesville, MD. The median rent here is $2,278/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($90,131/yr), ZIP 21208 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21208?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21208 (Pikesville, MD) is $2,278. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21208 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21208's median rent of $2,278/mo is $313 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21208 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21208 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #43 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,278/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21208?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,278/mo in ZIP 21208. The local median household income is $90,131/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21208?

Rent in ZIP 21208 has increased 15.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21208 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21208 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,278/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($90,131/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21208 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21208 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.1% of ZIP 21208 households are renters, while 66.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21208 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 21208 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21208 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,278/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 21208's median household income ($90,131/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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