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ZIP 21223

Pop. 19,572·Baltimore City·126th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,546/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.3%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$419
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 21223 · $1,546
More affordable than 70% 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
$18,552/yr
At $1,546/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21223 (Baltimore, MD) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,572
Median income
$45,840
Median age
38.6
Renters
68%
Age distribution
23%
21.2%
28.5%
13.8%
13.5%
Under 1823%
18–3421.2%
35–5428.5%
55–6413.8%
65+13.5%
Gender
44.4%
55.6%
Male44.4%
Female55.6%
Race & ethnicity
13.9%
74.6%
White13.9%
Black74.6%
Hispanic5.4%
Asian1%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
22.4%
37.7%
24.2%
15.6%
No HS diploma22.4%
HS diploma37.7%
Some college24.2%
Bachelor's+15.6%
Housing tenure
32%
68%
Owner32%
Renter68%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21223 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,947 → $45,840
up 43.5%
Population
20,531 → 19,572
down 4.7%
Renter share
66.2% → 68%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
10.3% → 15.6%
+5.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21223 in Baltimore, MD now reports about $45,840, up from $31,947 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,531 to 19,572 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 68% of households rent today, against 66.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 10.3% to 15.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21223 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,546/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 40% of local median household income ($45,840/yr), ZIP 21223 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21223?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21223 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,546. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21223 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21223's median rent of $1,546/mo is $419 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21223 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21223 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #126 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,546/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21223?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,546/mo in ZIP 21223. The local median household income is $45,840/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21223?

Rent in ZIP 21223 has increased 11.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21223 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21223 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,546/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($45,840/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21223 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21223 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68% of ZIP 21223 households are renters, while 32% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 21223 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 21223 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21223 is more affordable than Baltimore overall. At $1,546/mo, it's $253 below the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21223 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21223 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,546/mo, rent takes ~40% of ZIP 21223's median household income ($45,840/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21223 40%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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