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ZIP 21220

Pop. 42,824·Baltimore County·111th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,640/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$325
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ZIP 21220 · $1,640
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,870/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
$19,680/yr
At $1,640/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.9% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21220 (Middle River, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 30% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,824
Median income
$81,817
Median age
37.7
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
22.9%
22.3%
27.1%
13.8%
13.8%
Under 1822.9%
18–3422.3%
35–5427.1%
55–6413.8%
65+13.8%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
52.6%
30.8%
White52.6%
Black30.8%
Hispanic5%
Asian6%
Other5.6%
Education (25+)
32.4%
27.2%
30%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma32.4%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+30%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21220 in Middle River, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,361 → $1,640
up 20.5%
Income
$72,724 → $81,817
up 12.5%
Population
41,627 → 42,824
up 2.9%
Renter share
34.2% → 31.2%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.9% → 30%
+5.1 pts
Median age
39.2 → 37.7
-1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 21220 in Middle River, MD has increased 20.5% since 2021, going from about $1,361 per month to roughly $1,640 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21220 in Middle River, MD now reports about $81,817, up from $72,724 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,627 to 42,824 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.9% change. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 34.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 24.9% to 30%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 21220 in Middle River, MD reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21220 covers Middle River, MD. The median rent here is $1,640/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($81,817/yr), ZIP 21220 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21220?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21220 (Middle River, MD) is $1,640. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21220 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21220's median rent of $1,640/mo is $325 (17%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21220 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21220 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #111 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,640/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,640/mo in ZIP 21220. The local median household income is $81,817/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21220?

Rent in ZIP 21220 has decreased 7.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21220 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21220 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,640/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($81,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21220 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21220 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 21220 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21220 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21220 compare to the rest of Middle River?

ZIP 21220 is pricier than Middle River as a whole. At $1,640/mo, it's $8 above the Middle River citywide median of $1,632/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21220 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21220 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,640/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 21220's median household income ($81,817/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21220 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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