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ZIP 21601

Part of Easton, MD
Pop. 24,671·Talbot County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,201/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$236
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 21601 · $2,201
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,180
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,320
Research median
$1,380/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
$26,412/yr
At $2,201/mo median
Location
CityEaston
StateMD
CountyTalbot County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21601 (Easton, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 40.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,671
Median income
$83,680
Median age
48.1
Renters
29.8%
Age distribution
20.2%
16.8%
21.3%
13.4%
28.3%
Under 1820.2%
18–3416.8%
35–5421.3%
55–6413.4%
65+28.3%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
72%
14.7%
White72%
Black14.7%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian1.7%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
22.6%
28%
40.6%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+40.6%
Housing tenure
70.2%
29.8%
Owner70.2%
Renter29.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21601 in Easton, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,069 → $83,680
up 8.6%
Population
23,373 → 24,671
up 5.6%
Renter share
32.6% → 29.8%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
40% → 40.6%
+0.6 pts
Median age
49.3 → 48.1
-1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $77,069 in 2021 to $83,680 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 21601 in Easton, MD adding about 1,298 residents over the five-year window, up 5.6% on net. The renter share has eased from 32.6% to 29.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21601 covers Easton, MD. The median rent here is $2,201/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($83,680/yr), ZIP 21601 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21601 (Easton, MD) is $2,201. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21601's median rent of $2,201/mo is $236 (12%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21601 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21601 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #52 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,201/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,201/mo in ZIP 21601. The local median household income is $83,680/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21601?

Rent in ZIP 21601 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 21601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21601 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,201/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($83,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21601 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.8% of ZIP 21601 households are renters, while 70.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21601 compare to the rest of Easton?

ZIP 21601 sits right at the Easton citywide median of $2,201/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,201/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 21601's median household income ($83,680/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21601 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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