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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21214

Baltimore city · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$258,047[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.2%
vs metro
-47.1%
vs state
-42.7%
ZIP 21214 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21214 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21214 is worth $258,047 — 47.1% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,623 a month — a 7.5% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,623[2]
Gross yield
7.5%[2]
Cap rate
4.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,255[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
21,092[3]
Median household income
$86,366[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-697[5]
Moved in
20,376
Moved out
21,073

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
3
  • Hamilton Elementary/Middle

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    837 students

  • Reginald F. Lewis High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    444 students

  • City Neighbors High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    419 students

  • Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    333 students

  • City Neighbors Hamilton

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    235 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 yield7.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.5%
Annual rent$19,477

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$1,305
Loan principal$206,437
Down payment$51,609
Total interest paid$263,299

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 ratio1.10
Monthly cost to own$1,791
Monthly rent$1,623

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
82nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
75th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21214?
The typical home in 21214 is worth $258,047, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21214?
Home values in 21214 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21214?
A typical home in 21214 rents for about $1,623 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 21214?
The effective property tax rate in 21214 is 1.3% — roughly $3,255 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21214?
ZIP code 21214 has a population of 21,092 and a median household income of $86,366.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Edgewood CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $266,351
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $275,889
    Gross yield
    9.4%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $239,449
    Gross yield
    10.6%
  • Riverside CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $287,427
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Dundalk CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $228,430
    Gross yield
    9.3%
  • Brooklyn Park CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $227,720
    Gross yield
    7.3%

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