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ZIP 21227

Pop. 34,907·Baltimore County·103rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,704/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
+9.2%
vs US Median
-$261
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ZIP 21227 · $1,704
More affordable than 58% 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
$20,448/yr
At $1,704/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, +9.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21227 (Halethorpe, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,907
Median income
$85,986
Median age
36.2
Renters
35.3%
Age distribution
21.7%
26.6%
21.7%
14%
16%
Under 1821.7%
18–3426.6%
35–5421.7%
55–6414%
65+16%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
58.7%
15.7%
14.3%
White58.7%
Black15.7%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian6.4%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
15.9%
32.5%
23.1%
28.5%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma32.5%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+28.5%
Housing tenure
64.7%
35.3%
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21227 in Halethorpe, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$71,213 → $85,986
up 20.7%
Population
34,471 → 34,907
up 1.3%
Renter share
35.2% → 35.3%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 28.5%
+2.5 pts
Median age
37.6 → 36.2
-1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $71,213 to $85,986 across the same window, up 20.7% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 21227 in Halethorpe, MD adding about 436 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26% to 28.5% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21227 covers Halethorpe, MD. The median rent here is $1,704/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 24% of local median household income ($85,986/yr), ZIP 21227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21227 (Halethorpe, MD) is $1,704. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21227's median rent of $1,704/mo is $261 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21227 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21227 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #103 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,704/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,704/mo in ZIP 21227. The local median household income is $85,986/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21227?

Rent in ZIP 21227 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21227 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,704/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($85,986/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21227 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.3% of ZIP 21227 households are renters, while 64.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21227 compare to the rest of Halethorpe?

ZIP 21227 sits right at the Halethorpe citywide median of $1,704/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,704/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 21227's median household income ($85,986/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21227 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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