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Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)

What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland?

$1,650/month 3.7%vs 2023 ($1,591)

ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland (ZIP 21236) is $1,650/month (±$60), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $327,200 (±$8,368), and the median household income is $95,149/year. The unemployment rate in Baltimore County, Maryland was 4.4% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for ZIP 21236

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,650
Median Home Value$327,200
Median Household Income$95,149
Total Housing Units15,698
Renter-Occupied Units4,774
Renter-Occupied Share30%
Households Paying 50%+ Income1,476 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.4%

How does ZIP 21236 compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Maryland.

Higher rent than 52% of ZIP codes in Maryland · 165th of 339

Cheapest: ZCTA5 21536($664)
Priciest: ZCTA5 20854($3,501)
#ZIP codeValue
1ZCTA5 20854$3,501
1ZCTA5 21029$3,501
1ZCTA5 20733$3,501
… 161 more …
165ZCTA5 21236(you are here)$1,650
… 171 more …
337ZCTA5 21536$664
338ZCTA5 21531$575
339ZCTA5 21562$547

Geography

ZIP 21236 is in Baltimore County, Maryland.

It covers part of Perry Hall CDP city, Maryland.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland?

The median gross rent in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland (ZIP 21236) is $1,650/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland?

The median home value in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland (ZIP 21236) is $327,200 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 21236 are rent-burdened?

In ZCTA5 21236, Maryland, 1,476 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland?

The median household income in ZCTA5 21236, Maryland is $95,149/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,650 has a margin of error of ±$60. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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