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ZIP 21769

Pop. 11,965·Frederick County·63rd most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,078/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$113
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 21769 · $2,078
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,630
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
$24,936/yr
At $2,078/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyFrederick 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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21769 (Middletown, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,965
Median income
$151,563
Median age
43.3
Renters
13%
Age distribution
24.5%
13.6%
27.6%
15.1%
19.1%
Under 1824.5%
18–3413.6%
35–5427.6%
55–6415.1%
65+19.1%
Gender
51.3%
48.7%
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Race & ethnicity
85.8%
White85.8%
Black1%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian4%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
26.3%
23%
47.8%
No HS diploma3%
HS diploma26.3%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+47.8%
Housing tenure
87%
13%
Owner87%
Renter13%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21769 in Middletown, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$130,802 → $151,563
up 15.9%
Population
12,486 → 11,965
down 4.2%
Renter share
12.4% → 13%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
47.7% → 47.8%
+0.1 pts
Median age
41.7 → 43.3
+1.6 yrs

Median household income grew from $130,802 to $151,563 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.9% shift. Headcount in the area went from 12,486 to 11,965 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21769 covers Middletown, MD. The median rent here is $2,078/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($151,563/yr), ZIP 21769 ranks as affordable 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 21769?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21769 (Middletown, MD) is $2,078. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21769 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21769's median rent of $2,078/mo is $113 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21769 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21769 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #63 out of 140 ZIPs at $2,078/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21769?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,078/mo in ZIP 21769. The local median household income is $151,563/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21769?

Rent in ZIP 21769 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 21769 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21769 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,078/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($151,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21769 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21769 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13% of ZIP 21769 households are renters, while 87% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21769 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21769 compare to the rest of Middletown?

ZIP 21769 is pricier than Middletown as a whole. At $2,078/mo, it's $37 above the Middletown citywide median of $2,041/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21769 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21769 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,078/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 21769's median household income ($151,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21769 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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