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ZIP 21228

Pop. 50,492·Baltimore County·105th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,688/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$277
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ZIP 21228 · $1,688
More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
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
$20,256/yr
At $1,688/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.4% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21228 (Catonsville, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 52.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,492
Median income
$112,656
Median age
42.2
Renters
29%
Age distribution
21.1%
19.2%
23.2%
14%
22.5%
Under 1821.1%
18–3419.2%
35–5423.2%
55–6414%
65+22.5%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.4%
18.9%
13.7%
White54.4%
Black18.9%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian13.7%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
17%
22%
52.5%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma17%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+52.5%
Housing tenure
71%
29%
Owner71%
Renter29%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21228 in Catonsville, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,422 → $1,688
up 18.7%
Income
$93,792 → $112,656
up 20.1%
Population
50,781 → 50,492
down 0.6%
Renter share
28.3% → 29%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
48.5% → 52.5%
+4.0 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 21228 in Catonsville, MD paid around $1,422 a month. That figure now sits near $1,688, up 18.7% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $93,792 in 2021 to $112,656 more recently. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 48.5% to 52.5% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 21228 in Catonsville, MD market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21228 covers Catonsville, MD. The median rent here is $1,688/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 18% of local median household income ($112,656/yr), ZIP 21228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21228 (Catonsville, MD) is $1,688. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21228's median rent of $1,688/mo is $277 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21228 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21228 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #105 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,688/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21228?

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 $1,688/mo in ZIP 21228. The local median household income is $112,656/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21228?

Rent in ZIP 21228 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21228 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,688/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($112,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of ZIP 21228 households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21228 compare to the rest of Catonsville?

ZIP 21228 is more affordable than Catonsville overall. At $1,688/mo, it's $4 below the Catonsville citywide median of $1,692/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,688/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 21228's median household income ($112,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21228 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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