U.S. ZIP Code · MD21009
Harford County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
Appreciation
- 1-year
- +0.6%
- 5-year / yr
- +4.3%
- 10-year / yr
- +4.4%
Relative price
- vs U.S.
- +32.9%
- vs metro
- -22.6%
- vs state
- -16.2%
Price history
Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.
The typical home in 21009 is worth $377,504 — 22.6% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,171 a month — a 6.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.
#Rent & investment
Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.
#Property tax
Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.
#Climate risk
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Harford County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.
- Overall risk
- Relatively Low[4]
- Riverine flood
- Relatively Moderate
- Coastal flood
- Relatively Low
- Wildfire
- Very Low
- Drought
- Relatively Moderate
- Heat wave
- Relatively Moderate
- Hurricane
- Relatively Moderate
- Tornado
- Relatively Low
- Earthquake
- Relatively Low
- Winter weather
- Relatively High
#Who lives here
#Migration
Household moves in and out of Harford County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.
- Net migration
- -75[5]
- Moved in
- 6,345
- Moved out
- 6,420
Schools
Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.
- Public schools
- 3
- Elementary
- 3
- Middle
- 0
- High
- 0
Old Post Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Harford County Public Schools
892 students
Abingdon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Harford County Public Schools
674 students
William S. James Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Harford County Public Schools
475 students
Run the numbers
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Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.
Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.
Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.
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#Metro ranking
Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.
Frequently asked
- How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21009?
- The typical home in 21009 is worth $377,504, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
- Are home values rising in 21009?
- Home values in 21009 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
- What is the typical rent in 21009?
- A typical home in 21009 rents for about $2,171 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.9%.
- What is the property tax rate in 21009?
- The effective property tax rate in 21009 is 0.9% — roughly $3,244 a year on a typical home.
- Who lives in 21009?
- ZIP code 21009 has a population of 33,679 and a median household income of $121,660.
#Comparable ZIPs
Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.
Pikesville CDP, MD
- Typical home
- $376,541
- Gross yield
- 6.9%
Glen Burnie CDP, MD
- Typical home
- $380,930
- Gross yield
- 5.3%
Joppatowne CDP, MD
- Typical home
- $369,463
- Gross yield
- 6.2%
Randallstown CDP, MD
- Typical home
- $368,306
- Gross yield
- 4.8%
Barclay, MD
- Typical home
- $387,144
- Gross yield
- —
Edgemere CDP, MD
- Typical home
- $387,218
- Gross yield
- —
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