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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21090

Anne Arundel County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$440,013[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+4.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+54.9%
vs metro
-9.8%
vs state
-2.3%
ZIP 21090 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21090 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21090 is worth $440,013 — 9.8% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,596[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
10,652[3]
Median household income
$138,119[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-788[5]
Moved in
18,609
Moved out
19,397

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
0
  • Lindale Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    1,174 students

  • Linthicum Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    445 students

  • Overlook Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    331 students

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$2,225
Loan principal$352,011
Down payment$88,003
Total interest paid$448,970

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$2,892
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
40th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
30th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21090?
The typical home in 21090 is worth $440,013, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21090?
Home values in 21090 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 21090?
The effective property tax rate in 21090 is 0.8% — roughly $3,596 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21090?
ZIP code 21090 has a population of 10,652 and a median household income of $138,119.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Honeygo CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $442,068
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Hampstead, MD

    Typical home
    $437,798
    Gross yield
  • Pylesville CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $444,027
    Gross yield
  • Darlington CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $446,333
    Gross yield
  • Deale CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $448,283
    Gross yield
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $449,667
    Gross yield
    4.8%

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