ZIP Code 21205

In ZIP code 21205, on Baltimore's east side, homes carry a median value of $96,100 while households earn a median of $43,176. At the county's 1.46% effective property tax rate, the annual bill on such a home comes to roughly $1,400, a figure that consumes a meaningful share of a median income. Per-capita income stands at $24,453, so owners here tend to feel each tax dollar. Sales tax of 6.00% adds to everyday costs. Low home values keep entry into ownership within reach, yet the tax rate still shapes what households can absorb.