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ZIP 21236

Pop. 39,514·Baltimore County·96th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,766/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
-$199
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ZIP 21236 · $1,766
More affordable than 54% 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
$21,192/yr
At $1,766/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (4.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.7% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21236 (Nottingham, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 40% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,514
Median income
$95,149
Median age
38.4
Renters
30.4%
Age distribution
23.1%
21.6%
25.7%
12.7%
17%
Under 1823.1%
18–3421.6%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.7%
65+17%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
54.7%
22.7%
14.2%
White54.7%
Black22.7%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian14.2%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
23.5%
28.8%
40%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+40%
Housing tenure
69.6%
30.4%
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21236 in Nottingham, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,385 → $1,766
up 27.5%
Income
$81,279 → $95,149
up 17.1%
Population
39,876 → 39,514
down 0.9%
Renter share
31.1% → 30.4%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
38.8% → 40%
+1.2 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.4
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 21236 in Nottingham, MD has increased by $381 per month, settling near $1,766 after starting the period at $1,385. Household income in the area moved from $81,279 to $95,149 across the same window, up 17.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.4 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 21236 in Nottingham, MD look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21236 covers Nottingham, MD. The median rent here is $1,766/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 22% of local median household income ($95,149/yr), ZIP 21236 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21236?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21236 (Nottingham, MD) is $1,766. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21236 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21236's median rent of $1,766/mo is $199 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21236 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21236 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #96 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,766/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,766/mo in ZIP 21236. The local median household income is $95,149/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21236?

Rent in ZIP 21236 has increased 4.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21236 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21236 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,766/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($95,149/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21236 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21236 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.4% of ZIP 21236 households are renters, while 69.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21236 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21236 compare to the rest of Nottingham?

ZIP 21236 is more affordable than Nottingham overall. At $1,766/mo, it's $16 below the Nottingham citywide median of $1,782/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21236 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21236 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,766/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 21236's median household income ($95,149/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21236 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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