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ZIP 21222

Part of Dundalk, MD
Pop. 59,407·Baltimore County·132nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,457/mo
Year-over-Year
-12.6%
Month-over-Month
-4.0%
vs US Median
-$508
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ZIP 21222 · $1,457
More affordable than 76% 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

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
$17,484/yr
At $1,457/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 12.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-12.6% YoY, -4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21222 (Dundalk, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,407
Median income
$64,141
Median age
36.4
Renters
35.1%
Age distribution
24.3%
23.9%
25.2%
15.4%
Under 1824.3%
18–3423.9%
35–5425.2%
55–6411.2%
65+15.4%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
63.5%
16.7%
15%
White63.5%
Black16.7%
Hispanic15%
Asian2%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
16.3%
40.8%
28%
14.9%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma40.8%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+14.9%
Housing tenure
64.9%
35.1%
Owner64.9%
Renter35.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21222 in Dundalk, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,349 → $1,457
up 8.0%
Income
$56,940 → $64,141
up 12.6%
Population
59,622 → 59,407
down 0.4%
Renter share
38% → 35.1%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
12.9% → 14.9%
+2.0 pts
Median age
37.4 → 36.4
-1.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 21222 in Dundalk, MD stood at $1,349 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,457, reflecting a 8.0% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $56,940 to $64,141 across the same window, up 12.6% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. Renters now make up 35.1% of households, compared with 38% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 14.9% of adults here, versus 12.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 21222 in Dundalk, MD look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21222 covers Dundalk, MD. The median rent here is $1,457/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 27% of local median household income ($64,141/yr), ZIP 21222 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 12.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21222?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21222 (Dundalk, MD) is $1,457. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21222's median rent of $1,457/mo is $508 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21222 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21222 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #132 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,457/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,457/mo in ZIP 21222. The local median household income is $64,141/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21222?

Rent in ZIP 21222 has decreased 12.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21222 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,457/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($64,141/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21222 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.1% of ZIP 21222 households are renters, while 64.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21222 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21222 compare to the rest of Dundalk?

ZIP 21222 is more affordable than Dundalk overall. At $1,457/mo, it's $157 below the Dundalk citywide median of $1,614/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21222 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,457/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 21222's median household income ($64,141/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21222 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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