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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21136

Baltimore County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$410,777[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+3.6%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+44.6%
vs metro
-15.8%
vs state
-8.8%
ZIP 21136 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21136 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21136 is worth $410,777 — 15.8% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,502 a month — a 4.4% 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.

Monthly rent
$1,502[2]
Gross yield
4.4%[2]
Cap rate
2.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,901[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
32,088[3]
Median household income
$118,500[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

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Franklin High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Baltimore County Public Schools

    1,493 students

  • Franklin Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Baltimore County Public Schools

    1,165 students

  • Reisterstown Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Baltimore County Public Schools

    527 students

  • Cedarmere Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Baltimore County Public Schools

    525 students

  • Glyndon Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Baltimore County Public Schools

    460 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 yield4.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.6%
Annual rent$18,021

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$2,077
Loan principal$328,622
Down payment$82,155
Total interest paid$419,139

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 ratio1.83
Monthly cost to own$2,745
Monthly rent$1,502

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
37th percentile[1]
Rental yield
11th percentile[2]
Property tax
58th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21136?
The typical home in 21136 is worth $410,777, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21136?
Home values in 21136 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 3.6% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21136?
A typical home in 21136 rents for about $1,502 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 21136?
The effective property tax rate in 21136 is 0.9% — roughly $3,901 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21136?
ZIP code 21136 has a population of 32,088 and a median household income of $118,500.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Sudlersville, MD

    Typical home
    $406,547
    Gross yield
  • Havre de Grace, MD

    Typical home
    $406,015
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • North Beach, MD

    Typical home
    $416,961
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Hampton CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $403,645
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Glen Burnie CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $419,026
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Taneytown, MD

    Typical home
    $399,491
    Gross yield

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