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ZIP 21230

Pop. 32,977·Baltimore City·45th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,266/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$301
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ZIP 21230 · $2,266
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,150
3 BR
$2,730
4 BR+
$3,020
Research median
$2,150/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
$27,192/yr
At $2,266/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.2% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21230 (Baltimore, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 58.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,977
Median income
$91,842
Median age
33.9
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
18.8%
33.8%
25.3%
Under 1818.8%
18–3433.8%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.7%
65+11.5%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
56%
24.2%
White56%
Black24.2%
Hispanic11.6%
Asian3.5%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
13.9%
15.3%
58.8%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college15.3%
Bachelor's+58.8%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21230 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,694 → $2,266
up 33.8%
Income
$88,962 → $91,842
up 3.2%
Population
33,995 → 32,977
down 3.0%
Renter share
48.2% → 49.3%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
55.6% → 58.8%
+3.2 pts
Median age
33 → 33.9
+0.9 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 21230 in Baltimore, MD has increased from $1,694 to $2,266, a 33.8% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $91,842 today, compared with $88,962 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 33,995 residents to roughly 32,977. College-educated residents now make up 58.8% of adults here, versus 55.6% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21230 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $2,266/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,150/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($91,842/yr), ZIP 21230 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21230?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21230 (Baltimore, MD) is $2,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21230 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21230's median rent of $2,266/mo is $301 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21230 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21230 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #45 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21230?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,266/mo in ZIP 21230. The local median household income is $91,842/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21230?

Rent in ZIP 21230 has increased 9.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21230 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21230 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,266/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($91,842/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21230 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21230 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of ZIP 21230 households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21230 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21230 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21230 is pricier than Baltimore as a whole. At $2,266/mo, it's $467 above the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21230 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21230 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,266/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 21230's median household income ($91,842/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21230 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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