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ZIP 21237

Pop. 31,425·Baltimore County·100th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,744/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
-$221
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ZIP 21237 · $1,744
More affordable than 55% 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
$20,928/yr
At $1,744/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21237 (Rossville, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,425
Median income
$91,693
Median age
41.8
Renters
37.9%
Age distribution
17.9%
21%
28.7%
13.6%
18.9%
Under 1817.9%
18–3421%
35–5428.7%
55–6413.6%
65+18.9%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
41.7%
41%
White41.7%
Black41%
Hispanic8%
Asian6.5%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
29.5%
35.8%
26.5%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+26.5%
Housing tenure
62.1%
37.9%
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21237 in Rossville, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,346 → $1,744
up 29.6%
Income
$80,401 → $91,693
up 14.0%
Population
30,895 → 31,425
up 1.7%
Renter share
33.9% → 37.9%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
29.8% → 26.5%
-3.3 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41.8
+1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 21237 in Rossville, MD stood at $1,346 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,744, reflecting a 29.6% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $91,693 today, compared with $80,401 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 30,895 residents to roughly 31,425. Renters now make up 37.9% of households, compared with 33.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.5% of adults here, versus 29.8% 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 21237 covers Rossville, MD. The median rent here is $1,744/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 23% of local median household income ($91,693/yr), ZIP 21237 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21237?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21237 (Rossville, MD) is $1,744. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21237 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21237's median rent of $1,744/mo is $221 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21237 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21237 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #100 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,744/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21237?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,744/mo in ZIP 21237. The local median household income is $91,693/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21237?

Rent in ZIP 21237 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21237 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21237 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,744/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($91,693/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21237 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21237 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.9% of ZIP 21237 households are renters, while 62.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21237 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21237 compare to the rest of Rossville?

ZIP 21237 is pricier than Rossville as a whole. At $1,744/mo, it's $23 above the Rossville citywide median of $1,721/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21237 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21237 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,744/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 21237's median household income ($91,693/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21237 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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