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ZIP 21826

Pop. 5,451·Wicomico County·121st most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,595/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$370
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 21826 · $1,595
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,210
1 BR
$1,220
2 BR
$1,600
3 BR
$2,110
4 BR+
$2,120
Research median
$1,600/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
$19,140/yr
At $1,595/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyWicomico County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21826 (Fruitland, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,451
Median income
$64,946
Median age
33.2
Renters
34%
Age distribution
28%
25.1%
24.1%
13.1%
Under 1828%
18–3425.1%
35–5424.1%
55–649.7%
65+13.1%
Gender
44.3%
55.7%
Male44.3%
Female55.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.4%
25%
14.2%
White57.4%
Black25%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian2.3%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
36%
21.4%
36.2%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma36%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+36.2%
Housing tenure
66%
34%
Owner66%
Renter34%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21826 in Fruitland, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,875 → $64,946
up 18.4%
Population
5,460 → 5,451
down 0.2%
Renter share
40.9% → 34%
-6.9 pts
Bachelor's+
37.9% → 36.2%
-1.7 pts
Median age
28.1 → 33.2
+5.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21826 in Fruitland, MD now reports about $64,946, up from $54,875 in 2021. About 34% of households rent today, against 40.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21826 covers Fruitland, MD. The median rent here is $1,595/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($64,946/yr), ZIP 21826 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 21826?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21826 (Fruitland, MD) is $1,595. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21826 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21826's median rent of $1,595/mo is $370 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21826 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21826 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #121 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,595/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21826?

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 $1,595/mo in ZIP 21826. The local median household income is $64,946/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21826?

Rent in ZIP 21826 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 21826 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21826 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,595/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($64,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21826 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21826 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34% of ZIP 21826 households are renters, while 66% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21826 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21826 compare to the rest of Fruitland?

ZIP 21826 sits right at the Fruitland citywide median of $1,595/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21826 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21826 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,595/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 21826's median household income ($64,946/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21826 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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