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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21224

Baltimore city · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$239,449[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.5%
5-year / yr
+2.9%
10-year / yr
+3.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-15.7%
vs metro
-50.9%
vs state
-46.8%
ZIP 21224 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21224 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21224 is worth $239,449 — 50.9% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,109 a month — a 10.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,109[2]
Gross yield
10.6%[2]
Cap rate
6.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,482[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
47,465[3]
Median household income
$89,017[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
12
Elementary
11
Middle
0
High
1
  • Patterson High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    1,266 students

  • John Ruhrah Elementary/Middle

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    1,014 students

  • Hampstead Hill Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    890 students

  • Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    851 students

  • Graceland Park/O'Donnell Heights Elementary/Middle

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    801 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 yield10.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.3%
Annual rent$25,306

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$1,211
Loan principal$191,560
Down payment$47,890
Total interest paid$244,324

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 ratio0.81
Monthly cost to own$1,700
Monthly rent$2,109

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
13th percentile[1]
Rental yield
91st percentile[2]
Property tax
96th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21224?
The typical home in 21224 is worth $239,449, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21224?
Home values in 21224 are down 1.5% over the past year, and up 2.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21224?
A typical home in 21224 rents for about $2,109 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 21224?
The effective property tax rate in 21224 is 1.5% — roughly $3,482 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21224?
ZIP code 21224 has a population of 47,465 and a median household income of $89,017.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Dundalk CDP, MD

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

    Typical home
    $227,720
    Gross yield
    7.3%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $225,076
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $224,861
    Gross yield
    8.7%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $258,047
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • Baltimore, MD

    Typical home
    $219,103
    Gross yield
    8.2%

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