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ZIP 21666

Pop. 14,394·Queen Annes County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,270/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.7%
Month-over-Month
-7.7%
vs US Median
+$305
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ZIP 21666 · $2,270
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,660
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,270
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,190
Research median
$2,270/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$27,240/yr
At $2,270/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyQueen Annes County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.7% YoY, -7.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21666 (Stevensville, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,394
Median income
$123,645
Median age
46
Renters
15.4%
Age distribution
20.1%
17.3%
26%
14.1%
22.5%
Under 1820.1%
18–3417.3%
35–5426%
55–6414.1%
65+22.5%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
87.3%
White87.3%
Black3.7%
Hispanic0.7%
Asian1.4%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
24.5%
29.4%
40.9%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma24.5%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
84.6%
15.4%
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21666 in Stevensville, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$107,797 → $123,645
up 14.7%
Population
13,738 → 14,394
up 4.8%
Renter share
20.3% → 15.4%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
44% → 40.9%
-3.1 pts
Median age
45 → 46
+1.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $123,645 today, compared with $107,797 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 21666 in Stevensville, MD adding about 656 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 20.3% to 15.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 44% to 40.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 21666 covers Stevensville, MD. The median rent here is $2,270/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,270/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($123,645/yr), ZIP 21666 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21666?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21666 (Stevensville, MD) is $2,270. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21666 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21666's median rent of $2,270/mo is $305 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21666 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21666 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #42 out of 145 ZIPs tracked at $2,270/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21666?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,270/mo in ZIP 21666. The local median household income is $123,645/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21666?

Rent in ZIP 21666 has decreased 7.7% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21666 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21666 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,270/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($123,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21666 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21666 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.4% of ZIP 21666 households are renters, while 84.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21666 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21666 compare to the rest of Stevensville?

ZIP 21666 is more affordable than Stevensville overall. At $2,270/mo, it's $330 below the Stevensville citywide median of $2,600/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21666 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21666 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,270/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 21666's median household income ($123,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21666 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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