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ZIP 21784

Pop. 39,258·Carroll County·38th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,329/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.6%
vs US Median
+$364
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ZIP 21784 · $2,329
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,500
4 BR+
$2,770
Research median
$1,970/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
$27,948/yr
At $2,329/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyCarroll County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21784 (Sykesville, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,258
Median income
$139,395
Median age
38.9
Renters
12.7%
Age distribution
25.3%
19.1%
28.4%
15.8%
Under 1825.3%
18–3419.1%
35–5428.4%
55–6411.4%
65+15.8%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
78.8%
White78.8%
Black6.9%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian4.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
19.3%
23.7%
53%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma19.3%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+53%
Housing tenure
87.3%
12.7%
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21784 in Sykesville, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$125,497 → $139,395
up 11.1%
Population
36,809 → 39,258
up 6.7%
Renter share
13.6% → 12.7%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
50.2% → 53%
+2.8 pts
Median age
41 → 38.9
-2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21784 in Sykesville, MD now reports about $139,395, up from $125,497 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 36,809 to 39,258 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 50.2% to 53%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21784 covers Sykesville, MD. The median rent here is $2,329/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($139,395/yr), ZIP 21784 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21784?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21784 (Sykesville, MD) is $2,329. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21784 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21784's median rent of $2,329/mo is $364 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21784 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21784 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #38 out of 140 ZIPs tracked at $2,329/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21784?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,329/mo in ZIP 21784. The local median household income is $139,395/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21784?

Rent in ZIP 21784 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 21784 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21784 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,329/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($139,395/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21784 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21784 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.7% of ZIP 21784 households are renters, while 87.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21784 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21784 compare to the rest of Sykesville?

ZIP 21784 is pricier than Sykesville as a whole. At $2,329/mo, it's $52 above the Sykesville citywide median of $2,277/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21784 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21784 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,329/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 21784's median household income ($139,395/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21784 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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