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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21122

Anne Arundel County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$458,293[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+61.3%
vs metro
-6.0%
vs state
+1.7%
ZIP 21122 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21122 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21122 is worth $458,293 — 6.0% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,516 a month — a 6.6% gross rental yield. 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
$2,516[2]
Gross yield
6.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,655[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
61,566[3]
Median household income
$127,587[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
12
Elementary
8
Middle
2
High
2
  • Chesapeake High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    1,427 students

  • Northeast High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    1,366 students

  • Chesapeake Bay Middle

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

    1,049 students

  • Northeast Middle

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

    853 students

  • High Point Elementary

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

    684 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 yield6.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$30,193

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$2,317
Loan principal$366,634
Down payment$91,659
Total interest paid$467,622

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 ratio1.19
Monthly cost to own$3,005
Monthly rent$2,516

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
12th percentile[1]
Rental yield
64th percentile[2]
Property tax
23rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21122?
The typical home in 21122 is worth $458,293, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21122?
Home values in 21122 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21122?
A typical home in 21122 rents for about $2,516 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 21122?
The effective property tax rate in 21122 is 0.8% — roughly $3,655 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21122?
ZIP code 21122 has a population of 61,566 and a median household income of $127,587.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • MD

    Typical home
    $460,602
    Gross yield
  • Severn CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $460,759
    Gross yield
  • Bel Air North CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $453,394
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Church Hill, MD

    Typical home
    $450,987
    Gross yield
  • Queen Anne, MD

    Typical home
    $466,680
    Gross yield
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $449,667
    Gross yield
    4.8%

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