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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21144

Anne Arundel County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$522,316[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.9%
5-year / yr
+3.2%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+83.9%
vs metro
+7.1%
vs state
+15.9%
ZIP 21144 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21144 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21144 is worth $522,316 — 7.1% above the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,192 a month — a 5.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,192[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,826[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
37,118[3]
Median household income
$136,684[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
5
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
1
  • Ridgeway Elementary

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

    576 students

  • Severn Elementary

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

    506 students

  • Van Bokkelen Elementary

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

    433 students

  • Quarterfield Elementary

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

    431 students

  • Center of Applied Technology-North

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

    0 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 yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$26,302

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$2,641
Loan principal$417,853
Down payment$104,463
Total interest paid$532,949

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 ratio1.55
Monthly cost to own$3,394
Monthly rent$2,192

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
20th percentile[1]
Rental yield
29th percentile[2]
Property tax
9th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21144?
The typical home in 21144 is worth $522,316, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21144?
Home values in 21144 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21144?
A typical home in 21144 rents for about $2,192 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 21144?
The effective property tax rate in 21144 is 0.7% — roughly $3,826 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21144?
ZIP code 21144 has a population of 37,118 and a median household income of $136,684.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Kingsville CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $524,571
    Gross yield
  • Honeygo CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $524,952
    Gross yield
  • Deale CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $518,806
    Gross yield
  • MD

    Typical home
    $526,820
    Gross yield
  • Columbia CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $528,913
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Chester CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $532,903
    Gross yield

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