ZIP Code 21161

In ZIP code 21161, near Baltimore, homes carry a median value of $472,600 while the county-level effective property tax rate sits at 0.89%, translating to an annual bill that scales directly with that valuation. Households here earn a median of $108,094, with per-capita income at $62,351, so property taxes claim a workable share of earnings even at this price point. A 6.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases. Buyers weighing this market should note how the 0.89% rate interacts with rising assessments: each $10,000 in home value adds roughly $89 in yearly taxes.