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ZIP 21774

Pop. 17,134·Frederick County·24th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,446/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$481
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ZIP 21774 · $2,446
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,430
1 BR
$2,500
2 BR
$2,790
3 BR
$3,520
4 BR+
$4,140
Research median
$2,790/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
$29,352/yr
At $2,446/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyFrederick 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 (-4.3% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21774 (New Market, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 61.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,134
Median income
$171,103
Median age
36.1
Renters
6.5%
Age distribution
29.9%
18.5%
29.8%
12.3%
Under 1829.9%
18–3418.5%
35–5429.8%
55–6412.3%
65+9.4%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
78.2%
White78.2%
Black5.5%
Hispanic9%
Asian3.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
13.9%
21.6%
61.6%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college21.6%
Bachelor's+61.6%
Housing tenure
93.5%
Owner93.5%
Renter6.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21774 in New Market, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$148,512 → $171,103
up 15.2%
Population
14,450 → 17,134
up 18.6%
Renter share
5.8% → 6.5%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
54.1% → 61.6%
+7.5 pts
Median age
36.8 → 36.1
-0.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $148,512 to $171,103 across the same window, up 15.2% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 21774 in New Market, MD adding about 2,684 residents over the five-year window, up 18.6% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.1% to 61.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21774 covers New Market, MD. The median rent here is $2,446/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,790/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($171,103/yr), ZIP 21774 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21774?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21774 (New Market, MD) is $2,446. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21774 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21774's median rent of $2,446/mo is $481 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21774 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21774 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #24 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,446/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21774?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,446/mo in ZIP 21774. The local median household income is $171,103/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21774?

Rent in ZIP 21774 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21774 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21774 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,446/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($171,103/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21774 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21774 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.5% of ZIP 21774 households are renters, while 93.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21774 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21774 compare to the rest of New Market?

ZIP 21774 is more affordable than New Market overall. At $2,446/mo, it's $98 below the New Market citywide median of $2,544/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21774 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21774 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,446/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 21774's median household income ($171,103/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21774 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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