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ZIP 21234

Pop. 66,334·Baltimore County·109th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,653/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$312
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ZIP 21234 · $1,653
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,320
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,830/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
$19,836/yr
At $1,653/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21234 (Parkville, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 36.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
66,334
Median income
$83,517
Median age
40.5
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
20.9%
21%
27.2%
19.1%
Under 1820.9%
18–3421%
35–5427.2%
55–6411.9%
65+19.1%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.5%
31.9%
White54.5%
Black31.9%
Hispanic5%
Asian5.7%
Other3%
Education (25+)
25.8%
29.9%
36.4%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+36.4%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21234 in Parkville, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,327 → $1,653
up 24.6%
Income
$73,377 → $83,517
up 13.8%
Population
66,011 → 66,334
up 0.5%
Renter share
36.5% → 35.5%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 36.4%
+1.6 pts

Rent in ZIP 21234 in Parkville, MD has increased 24.6% since 2021, going from about $1,327 per month to roughly $1,653 today. Median household income grew from $73,377 to $83,517 between 2021 and 2024, a 13.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 21234 in Parkville, MD reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21234 covers Parkville, MD. The median rent here is $1,653/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($83,517/yr), ZIP 21234 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21234?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21234 (Parkville, MD) is $1,653. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21234 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21234's median rent of $1,653/mo is $312 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21234 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21234 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #109 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,653/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21234?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,653/mo in ZIP 21234. The local median household income is $83,517/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21234?

Rent in ZIP 21234 has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21234 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21234 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,653/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($83,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21234 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21234 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of ZIP 21234 households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21234 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21234 compare to the rest of Parkville?

ZIP 21234 is pricier than Parkville as a whole. At $1,653/mo, it's $29 above the Parkville citywide median of $1,624/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21234 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21234 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,653/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 21234's median household income ($83,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21234 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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