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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21409

Anne Arundel County · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

Typical home value

$597,500[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.1%
5-year / yr
+3.4%
10-year / yr
+3.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+110.3%
vs metro
+22.5%
vs state
+32.6%
ZIP 21409 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21409 in MD

Price history

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

The typical home in 21409 is worth $597,500 — 22.5% above the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,962 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,962[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.6%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,721[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
20,289[3]
Median household income
$147,151[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
3
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
1
  • Broadneck High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Anne Arundel County Public Schools

    2,172 students

  • Cape St. Claire Elementary

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

    653 students

  • Windsor Farm Elementary

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

    478 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 yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.6%
Annual rent$35,540

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$3,021
Loan principal$478,000
Down payment$119,500
Total interest paid$609,663

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 ratio1.32
Monthly cost to own$3,913
Monthly rent$2,962

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
51st percentile[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21409?
The typical home in 21409 is worth $597,500, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21409?
Home values in 21409 are up 1.1% over the past year, and up 3.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 21409?
A typical home in 21409 rents for about $2,962 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 21409?
The effective property tax rate in 21409 is 0.8% — roughly $4,721 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21409?
ZIP code 21409 has a population of 20,289 and a median household income of $147,151.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Arnold CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $601,021
    Gross yield
    5.4%
  • Towson CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $601,625
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • North Laurel CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $588,191
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Pleasant Hills CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $587,881
    Gross yield
  • Mayo CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $581,847
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Severna Park CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $614,639
    Gross yield

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