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ZIP 21244

Pop. 38,208·Baltimore County·125th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,548/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
-$417
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ZIP 21244 · $1,548
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,520
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,370
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,870/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
$18,576/yr
At $1,548/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyBaltimore County
Rent Market Meter
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 (+2.2% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21244 (Windsor Mill, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 35.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,208
Median income
$85,114
Median age
36
Renters
51%
Age distribution
26.1%
21.7%
27%
13.6%
Under 1826.1%
18–3421.7%
35–5427%
55–6413.6%
65+11.6%
Gender
44.9%
55.1%
Male44.9%
Female55.1%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
White11.2%
Black72.3%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian5.9%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
25.7%
30.5%
35.2%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+35.2%
Housing tenure
49%
51%
Owner49%
Renter51%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21244 in Windsor Mill, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,274 → $1,548
up 21.5%
Income
$72,999 → $85,114
up 16.6%
Population
38,266 → 38,208
down 0.2%
Renter share
53.2% → 51%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.5% → 35.2%
-0.3 pts
Median age
35 → 36
+1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 21244 in Windsor Mill, MD has increased by $274 per month, settling near $1,548 after starting the period at $1,274. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,999 in 2021 to $85,114 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 4.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 51% of households rent today, against 53.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 21244 in Windsor Mill, MD market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21244 covers Windsor Mill, MD. The median rent here is $1,548/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($85,114/yr), ZIP 21244 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21244?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21244 (Windsor Mill, MD) is $1,548. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21244 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21244's median rent of $1,548/mo is $417 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21244 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21244 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #125 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,548/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21244?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,548/mo in ZIP 21244. The local median household income is $85,114/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21244?

Rent in ZIP 21244 has increased 2.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21244 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21244 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,548/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($85,114/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21244 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21244 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51% of ZIP 21244 households are renters, while 49% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 21244 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 21244 compare to the rest of Windsor Mill?

ZIP 21244 is pricier than Windsor Mill as a whole. At $1,548/mo, it's $3 above the Windsor Mill citywide median of $1,545/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21244 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21244 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,548/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 21244's median household income ($85,114/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21244 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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