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ZIP 21239

Pop. 27,346·Baltimore City·131st most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,475/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$490
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ZIP 21239 · $1,475
More affordable than 75% 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
$17,700/yr
At $1,475/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore City
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21239 (Baltimore, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,346
Median income
$62,650
Median age
37.1
Renters
44.8%
Age distribution
21.6%
26.1%
21.9%
12.6%
17.8%
Under 1821.6%
18–3426.1%
35–5421.9%
55–6412.6%
65+17.8%
Gender
40.3%
59.7%
Male40.3%
Female59.7%
Race & ethnicity
78.6%
White11.9%
Black78.6%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
29.1%
33%
32.7%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma29.1%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+32.7%
Housing tenure
55.2%
44.8%
Owner55.2%
Renter44.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21239 in Baltimore, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,103 → $62,650
up 9.7%
Population
29,619 → 27,346
down 7.7%
Renter share
45.4% → 44.8%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30.8% → 32.7%
+1.9 pts
Median age
35.1 → 37.1
+2.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $62,650 today, compared with $57,103 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 21239 in Baltimore, MD losing about 2,273 residents over the five-year window, down 7.7% on net.

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About renting in ZIP 21239

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21239 covers Baltimore, MD. The median rent here is $1,475/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 28% of local median household income ($62,650/yr), ZIP 21239 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21239?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21239 (Baltimore, MD) is $1,475. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21239 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21239's median rent of $1,475/mo is $490 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21239 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21239 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #131 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,475/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21239?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,475/mo in ZIP 21239. The local median household income is $62,650/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21239?

Rent in ZIP 21239 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21239 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21239 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,475/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($62,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21239 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21239 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.8% of ZIP 21239 households are renters, while 55.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21239 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21239 compare to the rest of Baltimore?

ZIP 21239 is more affordable than Baltimore overall. At $1,475/mo, it's $324 below the Baltimore citywide median of $1,799/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21239 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21239 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,475/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 21239's median household income ($62,650/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21239 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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