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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21225

Anne Arundel County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$227,720[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.8%
vs metro
-53.3%
vs state
-49.5%
ZIP 21225 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21225 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21225 is worth $227,720 — 53.3% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,386 a month — a 7.3% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,386[2]
Gross yield
7.3%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,302[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
34,062[3]
Median household income
$54,020[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
10
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
1
  • Benjamin Franklin High School at Masonville Cove

    High · Grades 9–12 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    800 students

  • Brooklyn Park Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    744 students

  • Maree Garnett Farring Elementary/Middle

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    688 students

  • Bay-Brook Elementary/Middle

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Baltimore City Public Schools

    683 students

  • Park Elementary

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

    551 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 yield7.3%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$16,632

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$1,151
Loan principal$182,176
Down payment$45,544
Total interest paid$232,355

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 ratio1.11
Monthly cost to own$1,533
Monthly rent$1,386

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
26th percentile[1]
Rental yield
72nd percentile[2]
Property tax
67th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21225?
The typical home in 21225 is worth $227,720, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21225?
Home values in 21225 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21225?
A typical home in 21225 rents for about $1,386 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.3%.
What is the property tax rate in 21225?
The effective property tax rate in 21225 is 1.0% — roughly $2,302 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21225?
ZIP code 21225 has a population of 34,062 and a median household income of $54,020.

#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%
  • Baltimore, MD

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

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

    Typical home
    $219,103
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Baltimore, MD

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

    Typical home
    $258,047
    Gross yield
    7.5%

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