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ZIP 21742

Pop. 34,069·Washington County·117th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,612/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$353
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ZIP 21742 · $1,612
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,440
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,440/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
$19,344/yr
At $1,612/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyWashington 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 (-1.8% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21742 (Paramount-Long Meadow, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,069
Median income
$86,288
Median age
41.7
Renters
31%
Age distribution
23%
19.8%
23.5%
14.6%
19.1%
Under 1823%
18–3419.8%
35–5423.5%
55–6414.6%
65+19.1%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
White72.7%
Black11.6%
Hispanic10%
Asian2.9%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
28.6%
30.3%
31.2%
No HS diploma9.8%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
69%
31%
Owner69%
Renter31%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21742 in Paramount-Long Meadow, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,397 → $86,288
up 17.6%
Population
34,190 → 34,069
down 0.4%
Renter share
31.9% → 31%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
30.4% → 31.2%
+0.8 pts

Median household income grew from $73,397 to $86,288 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.6% shift.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21742 covers Paramount-Long Meadow, MD. The median rent here is $1,612/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,100/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($86,288/yr), ZIP 21742 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21742?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21742 (Paramount-Long Meadow, MD) is $1,612. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21742 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21742's median rent of $1,612/mo is $353 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21742 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21742 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #117 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,612/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21742?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,612/mo in ZIP 21742. The local median household income is $86,288/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21742?

Rent in ZIP 21742 has decreased 1.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21742 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21742 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,612/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($86,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21742 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21742 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of ZIP 21742 households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21742 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 21742 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21742 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,612/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 21742's median household income ($86,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21742 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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