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ZIP Code · MD

ZIP 21901

Pop. 19,514·Cecil County·90th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,837/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$128
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ZIP 21901 · $1,837
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,540
2 BR
$1,830
3 BR
$2,190
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,830/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
$22,044/yr
At $1,837/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyCecil County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21901 (North East, MD) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,514
Median income
$113,719
Median age
38.3
Renters
26.9%
Age distribution
24%
21.4%
30.5%
12.7%
Under 1824%
18–3421.4%
35–5430.5%
55–6411.5%
65+12.7%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.1%
White83.1%
Black8.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian0.8%
Other4%
Education (25+)
27.2%
30.2%
36.3%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college30.2%
Bachelor's+36.3%
Housing tenure
73.1%
26.9%
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21901 in North East, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,048 → $113,719
up 23.5%
Population
18,635 → 19,514
up 4.7%
Renter share
25.3% → 26.9%
+1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
29.9% → 36.3%
+6.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 21901 in North East, MD now reports about $113,719, up from $92,048 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 21901 in North East, MD adding about 879 residents over the five-year window, up 4.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 25.3% to 26.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 29.9% to 36.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21901 covers North East, MD. The median rent here is $1,837/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,830/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($113,719/yr), ZIP 21901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21901?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21901 (North East, MD) is $1,837. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21901's median rent of $1,837/mo is $128 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21901 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21901 falls in the middle range for Maryland, ranking #90 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,837/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,837/mo in ZIP 21901. The local median household income is $113,719/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21901?

Rent in ZIP 21901 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21901 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,837/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($113,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.9% of ZIP 21901 households are renters, while 73.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21901 compare to the rest of North East?

ZIP 21901 sits right at the North East citywide median of $1,837/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21901 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,837/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 21901's median household income ($113,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21901 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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