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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21226

Baltimore city · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$316,497[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.0%
5-year / yr
+3.7%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+11.4%
vs metro
-35.1%
vs state
-29.7%
ZIP 21226 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21226 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21226 is worth $316,497 — 35.1% below the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,417 a month — a 5.4% 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
$1,417[2]
Gross yield
5.4%[2]
Cap rate
3.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,197[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
6,674[3]
Median household income
$82,635[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

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 yield5.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.2%
Annual rent$17,000

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$1,600
Loan principal$253,198
Down payment$63,299
Total interest paid$322,940

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 ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$2,046
Monthly rent$1,417

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
46th percentile[1]
Rental yield
37th percentile[2]
Property tax
6th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21226?
The typical home in 21226 is worth $316,497, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21226?
Home values in 21226 are up 1.0% over the past year, and up 3.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21226?
A typical home in 21226 rents for about $1,417 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 21226?
The effective property tax rate in 21226 is 0.7% — roughly $2,197 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21226?
ZIP code 21226 has a population of 6,674 and a median household income of $82,635.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Rosedale CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $318,645
    Gross yield
    6.7%
  • Marydel, MD

    Typical home
    $313,857
    Gross yield
  • Crumpton CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $322,538
    Gross yield
  • Milford Mill CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $323,139
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Arbutus CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $308,874
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Carney CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $304,866
    Gross yield
    6.7%

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