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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21223

Baltimore city · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$75,916[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.3%
5-year / yr
-1.2%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-73.3%
vs metro
-84.4%
vs state
-83.1%
ZIP 21223 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21223 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21223 is worth $75,916 — 84.4% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,526 a month — a 24.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,526[2]
Gross yield
24.1%[2]
Cap rate
14.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$826[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
19,572[3]
Median household income
$45,840[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
8
Elementary
5
Middle
0
High
3
  • James McHenry Elementary/Middle

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    610 students

  • Franklin Square Elementary/Middle

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    460 students

  • The Seed School of Maryland

    High · Grades 6–12 · SEED School of Maryland

    394 students

  • Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy

    High · Grades 9–12 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    378 students

  • Southwest Baltimore Charter School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    373 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 yield24.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)14.5%
Annual rent$18,317

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$384
Loan principal$60,733
Down payment$15,183
Total interest paid$77,461

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 ratio0.34
Monthly cost to own$516
Monthly rent$1,526

Owning 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
1st percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
76th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21223?
The typical home in 21223 is worth $75,916, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21223?
Home values in 21223 are up 1.3% over the past year, and down 1.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21223?
A typical home in 21223 rents for about $1,526 a month, a gross rental yield of 24.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 21223?
The effective property tax rate in 21223 is 1.1% — roughly $826 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21223?
ZIP code 21223 has a population of 19,572 and a median household income of $45,840.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $99,013
    Gross yield
    19.8%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $114,156
    Gross yield
    18.4%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $116,646
    Gross yield
    16.1%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $120,932
    Gross yield
    17.3%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $164,184
    Gross yield
    10.1%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $176,734
    Gross yield
    11.6%

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