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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21052

Baltimore County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$355,397[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.9%
5-year / yr
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
+25.1%
vs metro
-27.1%
vs state
-21.1%
ZIP 21052 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21052 in MD

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 21052 is worth $355,397 — 27.1% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.9%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,741[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Baltimore County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
409[3]
Median household income
$77,300[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Baltimore County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,556[5]
Moved in
22,058
Moved out
24,614

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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.

Monthly payment$1,797
Loan principal$284,317
Down payment$71,079
Total interest paid$362,631

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.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,404
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
70th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21052?
The typical home in 21052 is worth $355,397, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21052?
Home values in 21052 are up 1.9% over the past year.
What is the property tax rate in 21052?
The effective property tax rate in 21052 is 1.1% — roughly $3,741 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21052?
ZIP code 21052 has a population of 409 and a median household income of $77,300.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Aberdeen, MD

    Typical home
    $346,781
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Randallstown CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $368,306
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $341,664
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Joppatowne CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $369,463
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Perry Hall CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $336,892
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Middle River CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $334,549
    Gross yield
    6.1%

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