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ZIP 21225

Pop. 34,062·Anne Arundel County·137th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,371/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$594
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ZIP 21225 · $1,371
More affordable than 82% 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
$16,452/yr
At $1,371/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyAnne Arundel County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.3% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21225 (Brooklyn Park, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,062
Median income
$54,020
Median age
34.2
Renters
50.4%
Age distribution
27.3%
23.4%
26.3%
Under 1827.3%
18–3423.4%
35–5426.3%
55–6411.3%
65+11.7%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
32.2%
41.6%
21.4%
White32.2%
Black41.6%
Hispanic21.4%
Asian2.8%
Other2%
Education (25+)
20.3%
39.3%
24.5%
15.9%
No HS diploma20.3%
HS diploma39.3%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+15.9%
Housing tenure
49.6%
50.4%
Owner49.6%
Renter50.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21225 in Brooklyn Park, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,707 → $54,020
up 23.6%
Population
34,362 → 34,062
down 0.9%
Renter share
48.2% → 50.4%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
12.4% → 15.9%
+3.5 pts
Median age
34.7 → 34.2
-0.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $43,707 to $54,020 between 2021 and 2024, a 23.6% shift. About 50.4% of households rent today, against 48.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 12.4% to 15.9%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21225 covers Brooklyn Park, MD. The median rent here is $1,371/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 30% of local median household income ($54,020/yr), ZIP 21225 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21225?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21225 (Brooklyn Park, MD) is $1,371. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21225's median rent of $1,371/mo is $594 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21225 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21225 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #137 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,371/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21225?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,371/mo in ZIP 21225. The local median household income is $54,020/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21225?

Rent in ZIP 21225 has increased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21225 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,371/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($54,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21225 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.4% of ZIP 21225 households are renters, while 49.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 21225 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 21225 compare to the rest of Brooklyn Park?

ZIP 21225 is more affordable than Brooklyn Park overall. At $1,371/mo, it's $329 below the Brooklyn Park citywide median of $1,700/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21225 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,371/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 21225's median household income ($54,020/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21225 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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