ZIP Code 21153

In ZIP code 21153, near Baltimore, homes carry a median value of $902,300 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 1.07%, yielding an annual bill of roughly $9,650. Households here earn a median of $220,179, with per-capita income at $151,894, so that tax equals about 4.4% of median household earnings — a share most homeowners can absorb without strain. Sales tax adds 6.00% on purchases. High incomes alongside seven-figure property values keep ownership within reach for those already earning at this level, though the entry price remains steep.