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ZIP 21811

Part of Berlin, MD
Pop. 24,377·Worcester County·19th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$2,554/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-12.0%
vs US Median
+$589
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ZIP 21811 · $2,554
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,410
3 BR
$1,960
4 BR+
$2,270
Research median
$1,410/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$30,648/yr
At $2,554/mo median
Location
CityBerlin
StateMD
CountyWorcester County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -12.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21811 (Berlin, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 39.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,377
Median income
$90,082
Median age
54.9
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
16.2%
12.9%
21.1%
14.9%
34.9%
Under 1816.2%
18–3412.9%
35–5421.1%
55–6414.9%
65+34.9%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
White81.2%
Black9.6%
Hispanic3%
Asian1.6%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
24.8%
29.6%
39.9%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma24.8%
Some college29.6%
Bachelor's+39.9%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21811 in Berlin, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,337 → $90,082
up 13.5%
Population
24,187 → 24,377
up 0.8%
Renter share
19.5% → 16.7%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
33.6% → 39.9%
+6.3 pts
Median age
53.2 → 54.9
+1.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $79,337 to $90,082 across the same window, up 13.5% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 19.5% to 16.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.6% to 39.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 21811 covers Berlin, MD. The median rent here is $2,554/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($90,082/yr), ZIP 21811 ranks as moderate 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 21811?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21811 (Berlin, MD) is $2,554. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21811 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21811's median rent of $2,554/mo is $589 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21811 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21811 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #19 out of 141 ZIPs tracked at $2,554/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21811?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,554/mo in ZIP 21811. The local median household income is $90,082/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21811?

Rent in ZIP 21811 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 21811 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21811 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,554/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($90,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21811 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 21811 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of ZIP 21811 households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21811 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21811 compare to the rest of Berlin?

ZIP 21811 is pricier than Berlin as a whole. At $2,554/mo, it's $3 above the Berlin citywide median of $2,551/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21811 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21811 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,554/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 21811's median household income ($90,082/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21811 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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