The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21155 sells for about $549,078, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,513 a month.
ZIP 21155 — Upperco
The housing market in 21155 remains stable with low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural space within reach of Baltimore, though limited supply keeps the market competitive.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, privacy, and larger lot sizes, while remaining within commuting distance of Baltimore County employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 1.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 5.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 21155, Baltimore County MD
Crime rates in the Upperco area are generally low, consistent with the rural character of northern Baltimore County and significantly lower than the regional urban averages.
Schools serving the area are part of the Baltimore County Public Schools system, which generally maintains a stable reputation with several highly rated elementary and middle school options in the surrounding region.
The area is primarily rural with low flood risk, though property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and wind exposure common to the Mid-Atlantic climate.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Baltimore-Towson employment corridor, with development primarily focused on low-density residential expansion and agricultural preservation.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with residents driving toward the Baltimore beltway or Towson for major employment centers.
The area offers access to rural landscapes, local parks, and equestrian trails, with limited high-density shopping or entertainment venues within a 3-mile radius.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family home rentals with low turnover and minimal short-term rental saturation.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small businesses, and professional services, with most residents commuting to the broader Baltimore metropolitan area.
Public transit is virtually non-existent; the area is entirely dependent on private vehicle infrastructure.
Development is strictly managed by rural zoning and agricultural preservation easements, limiting large-scale commercial or residential projects.
Baltimore County utilizes a triennial assessment cycle for property tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level school and municipal tax levies without significant special district overlays.
Property insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are sensitive to regional weather-related risk factors.
Maryland has experienced modest net domestic migration shifts, with rural areas like Baltimore County seeing stable long-term residency.
Maryland is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Maryland law requires sellers to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 21155 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Towson3.815.9 mi
- Sky Zone Timonium4.313.4 mi
- Monster Mini Golf Towson4.618.5 mi
- Hyper Kidz Baltimore4.98.8 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.118.4 mi
- Maryland State Fair Grounds4.312.8 mi
- R. House4.519.7 mi
- Howard County Fairgrounds4.419.4 mi
- GUNTRY Maryland4.710.5 mi
- Peabody Heights Brewery4.819.9 mi
- AMC Owings Mills 17411.1 mi
- Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery4.512.8 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.712.8 mi
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center4.78.2 mi
- Irvine Nature Center4.79.6 mi
- Baltimore Museum of Art4.819.5 mi
- Howard County Conservancy4.817.6 mi
- Prettyboy Dam4.76.8 mi
- Daniels Dam4.517.3 mi
- Carroll County Farm Museum4.69.7 mi
- Meadowood Regional Park4.712.8 mi
- Lago Maryland4.310.4 mi
- Oregon Ridge Nature Center4.78.2 mi
- Irvine Nature Center4.79.6 mi
- Northwest Regional Park4.511.8 mi
- Greystone Golf Course4.612 mi
- Fox Hollow Golf Course4.312.7 mi
- Oakmont Green Golf Course4.35.4 mi
- Westminster National Golf Course4.211.2 mi
- Hunt Valley Country Club4.511.5 mi
- Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery4.512.8 mi
- PA Dutch Market Cockeysville4.710.3 mi
- Hunt Valley Towne Centre4.59.8 mi
- Green Spring Station4.412.7 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.211.5 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.327.9 mi
- The Club BWI3.927.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides extensive hiking, fishing, and scenic views.
Large state park offering trails and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 35.4% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Validation: confirmed genuine market swing — the flagged $549,078 was independently re-read and corroborated by 2 source(s); it stands as the new anchor baseline.