Moving to Nottingham, MD: 2026 Living in Nottingham Guide

Nottingham is a busy suburban area in northeast Baltimore County, northeast of Baltimore City, built around Belair Road, White Marsh and Perry Hall. It isn’t a town or a census-designated place. Nottingham is a mailing name tied to ZIP code 21236, which the Postal Service created in 1978 when it split the growing Parkville ZIP. The Nottingham post office opened in November 1990 and took its name from Nottingham Properties, the developer behind much of White Marsh.

About 39,500 people live in the 21236 ZIP code. The area suits families and commuters who want suburban homes, big-name shopping at White Marsh and quick access to I-95 and the Beltway, with Gunpowder Falls State Park close by. This neighborhood guide covers home prices, rent, schools, things to do and moving tips. Because Nottingham has no city or CDP data of its own, we use ZIP code 21236 figures and say so wherever we do.

Planning a move to Nottingham? Call our York & Maryland team at 717-844-5125 or get your price online.

When you’re ready to plan, our Nottingham moving team can help with townhouses, single-family homes and apartments across the 21236 area.

Where Is Nottingham, MD?

Nottingham is northeast of Baltimore in Baltimore County, with a small part of the ZIP area reaching into Baltimore City. The ZIP code covers about 8.9 square miles. It borders Perry Hall and White Marsh, and landmarks in or near it include White Marsh Mall, The Avenue at White Marsh, the Nottingham Square shopping center and the Nottingham Woods housing development.

The main roads here are Belair Road (U.S. 1), I-95 and White Marsh Boulevard (MD 43). Baltimore County’s highway network also includes I-695, I-83, I-795, I-895 and U.S. 40. The Maryland Department of Commerce lists these driving distances from Towson, the county seat:

Baltimore, MD: 8 miles
Washington, DC: 47 miles
Philadelphia, PA: 96 miles
Richmond, VA: 152 miles
New York, NY: 185 miles

BWI Thurgood Marshall is the nearest major airport. Martin State Airport in nearby Middle River has a 7,000-foot runway. MARC commuter rail also serves Baltimore County.

Nottingham Population & Demographics

Here’s the Census picture for ZIP code 21236, which is the best available match for Nottingham. It is a large, middle-income suburban area with incomes and education levels close to Baltimore County’s averages.

Measure	ZIP 21236 (Nottingham)	Data year
Population	39,514	ACS 2020–2024
Median age	38.4	ACS 2020–2024
Households	15,698	ACS 2020–2024
Persons per household	2.5	ACS 2020–2024
Median household income	$95,149	ACS 2020–2024
Per capita income	$46,874	ACS 2020–2024
Bachelor’s degree or higher	40%	ACS 2020–2024
Poverty rate	11%	ACS 2020–2024
Mean travel time to work	29.1 minutes	ACS 2020–2024
Land area	8.9 square miles	2020

Source: Census Reporter, ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21236 (ACS 2024 5-year). For comparison, Baltimore County had 854,535 people at the 2020 Census and a median household income of $91,768 (ACS 2020–2024). Neighboring Perry Hall had 29,409 residents and White Marsh 10,287 at the 2020 Census.

A little history explains the name. In the late 1960s, the developer Nottingham Properties began studying a new town at White Marsh, and it later partnered with the Rouse Company on White Marsh Mall. The larger White Marsh Town Center is a 2,000-acre planned community of homes, offices, industrial space and shopping that was first proposed in 1965. As the area filled in, the Postal Service gave it its own ZIP code and, eventually, the Nottingham name.

Is Nottingham Safe?

Nottingham is unincorporated and is served by the Baltimore County Police Department, headquartered at 700 East Joppa Road in Towson. The department’s website offers police news and precinct crime blotters, which are the best places to check current activity near a specific address. We didn’t find a reliable crime rate for the Nottingham ZIP code on its own, so we won’t quote one. Visit the street you’re considering at different times of day and talk to neighbors before you sign.

Cost of Living in Nottingham

Nottingham is one of the more affordable places to buy in northern Baltimore County’s suburbs, with home values a little below the county median.

Home Prices

The Census Bureau’s median value of owner-occupied homes in ZIP 21236 was $327,200 (ACS 2020–2024). That compares with $349,300 for Baltimore County, $419,900 for Maryland and $332,700 for the United States. For recent sales, the Maryland Department of Commerce reports that Baltimore County had 8,360 home sales in 2024 at a median price of $365,000. Prices vary a lot by home type, so compare townhouse and single-family sales separately when you shop.

Rent

Baltimore County’s median gross rent was $1,627 a month (ACS 2020–2024). Current asking rents vary between the neighborhoods that share the Nottingham area:

Perry Hall (Zumper, September 2026): median $2,117; one-bedroom $1,627; two-bedroom $1,904
White Marsh (Zumper, August 2026): median $1,704; one-bedroom $1,345; two-bedroom $1,603

With about 2,400 residential units built in the White Marsh town center, that side of the area is usually the first place renters look.

Best Neighborhoods in Nottingham

The Nottingham mailing area overlaps several neighborhoods. These are the three we get asked about most.

Central Nottingham and Nottingham Woods

The core of the Nottingham area sits between Belair Road and the White Marsh retail district, including the Nottingham Woods housing development and the Nottingham Square shopping center on Campbell Boulevard, which has large retail stores and chain restaurants. It suits buyers who want to be close to the mall, everyday shopping and I-95.

Perry Hall

Perry Hall, a suburb of about 7 square miles and 29,409 people (2020), overlaps the Nottingham ZIP area; Perry Hall High School and the Perry Hall Double T Diner both have 21236 addresses. Its growth took off after World War II, and the county’s Honeygo Plan, adopted in 1994, guided newer development in its rural northeast. Perry Hall Middle School is the largest middle school in Baltimore County, and Perry Hall High School is on Ebenezer Road. It suits families focused on schools and newer subdivisions.

White Marsh

White Marsh had 10,287 residents in 2020 and is built around a planned town center at White Marsh and Walther Boulevards. About 2,400 residential units have been built in the town center, along with 700,000 square feet of office and research space. White Marsh Mall and The Avenue at White Marsh are here. It suits renters, young professionals and anyone who wants shopping and dining within a few minutes.

Weather & Climate

Nottingham has four seasons with warm, humid summers and cold winters. Spring can bring stretches of rain, so lay floor runners at your entries and keep a covered spot by the door for boxes on wet days. The Maryland Department of Commerce reports these Baltimore County averages:

Summer temperature: 73.1°F
Winter temperature: 33.2°F
Yearly precipitation: 45.6 inches
Yearly snowfall: 21.9 inches

April through early June and September through October are the most comfortable months to move. Summer moves are fine with an early start. In winter, allow for snow days and icy steps, especially on townhouse stoops.

On hot summer days, an early start gets the heaviest furniture moved before the afternoon heat, and keeping doors closed between trips holds the cool air in. If you’re moving into a townhouse with an upstairs primary bedroom, having the air conditioning running before the truck arrives makes a big difference for everyone carrying boxes up the stairs.

Things to Do in Nottingham

Gunpowder Falls State Park

Gunpowder Falls State Park covers 15,088 acres in northeastern Baltimore County and western Harford County. It has more than 120 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, plus tubing, canoeing and kayaking. The Hammerman Area has a 1,500-foot swimming beach, picnic areas and an archery range, and the Central Area includes historic Jerusalem Mill Village. The park was established in 1959 to protect the Gunpowder River watershed, and it is managed by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

White Marsh Mall

White Marsh Mall was built between 1972 and 1981, with most stores opening in 1981. At about 1.4 million square feet, with five anchors and 190 specialty shops, it is one of the largest regional malls in the Baltimore area.

The Avenue at White Marsh

The Avenue at White Marsh opened in 1998 as a 300,000-square-foot lifestyle center. Its quarter-mile main street has shops, restaurants and a central plaza that hosts community events, including a seasonal ice rink, live music, a Tree Lighting Celebration and a Holiday Parade.

Perry Hall Mansion

Perry Hall Mansion, at 3930 Perry Hall Road, gave Perry Hall its name. Construction began in 1773 and was finished in 1776 by Harry Dorsey Gough, a Baltimore merchant. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, and Baltimore County Recreation and Parks has owned it since 2001. The Friends of the Perry Hall Mansion lead efforts to preserve it.

Loch Raven Reservoir

A short drive away, Loch Raven Reservoir covers 3.75 square miles and offers fishing, boat rentals, trails, picnic areas and disc golf. On weekends, parts of Loch Raven Drive close to cars so walkers and cyclists can use the road.

Where to Eat in Nottingham

Double T Diner (Perry Hall)

The Double T Diner at 9010 Belair Road carries a Nottingham, MD 21236 address. The family-style diner serves pancakes, burgers, sandwiches, seafood, steaks and home-style desserts, and it’s an easy stop for a crew-sized breakfast or a late dinner after unloading.

Michael’s Cafe (White Marsh)

Michael’s Cafe Raw Bar & Grill, founded in 1984 by the Dellis family, opened its White Marsh location at 720 Concourse Circle in 2019. It’s known for homemade crab cakes, fresh seafood and steaks.

Liberatore’s Perry Hall

Liberatore’s has served Italian food in the Baltimore area since 1988. Its Perry Hall restaurant is at 5005 Honeygo Center Drive, a good choice for a sit-down family dinner once the beds are set up.

Jobs & Economy

Nottingham is mostly residential and retail, and the average commute from ZIP 21236 is 29.1 minutes. White Marsh is the local business hub, with its mall, The Avenue and 700,000 square feet of office and research space in the town center. The Maryland Department of Commerce lists Baltimore County’s largest employers (2023–2024) as:

Amazon.com: 9,000 employees
MedStar Health: 4,747
Greater Baltimore Medical Center: 3,289
Towson University: 3,199
BD Life Science: 2,950

Many Nottingham residents also commute into Baltimore City via Belair Road or I-95, or north into Harford County, where Aberdeen Proving Ground is the largest employer with about 21,000 workers, according to the Maryland Department of Commerce. Health care, logistics, retail and education jobs are all within a short drive of the 21236 ZIP code.

Schools in Nottingham

Nottingham is served by Baltimore County Public Schools, which the Maryland Department of Commerce reports has 108 elementary, 27 middle/combined and 21 high schools with 107,983 students.

Perry Hall High School, at 4601 Ebenezer Road (ZIP 21236), had about 1,969 students in 2019–2020 and serves Perry Hall and surrounding areas. Perry Hall Middle is the largest middle school in the county. Because several school boundaries meet in the Nottingham area, always check the BCPS boundary locator for your exact address.

Nearby higher education options include the Community College of Baltimore County (17,604 students countywide), Towson University (19,677) and UMBC (13,530).

Nottingham Quick Facts

County	Baltimore County (small part in Baltimore City)
Status	Unincorporated; postal name for ZIP 21236
ZIP code	21236
Area codes	410, 443, 667
Population (ZIP 21236)	39,514 (ACS 2020–2024)
Land area	About 8.9 square miles
Main roads	Belair Road (U.S. 1), I-95, MD 43
County seat	Towson
Nearest major airport	BWI Thurgood Marshall
Nearby general aviation	Martin State Airport (Middle River)
Public schools	Baltimore County Public Schools

Moving to Nottingham: Tips From Our Crew

Plan around Belair Road traffic. Belair Road (U.S. 1) is the main street through the area and can get slow at rush hour. A mid-morning start or a midweek move date keeps the truck moving.
Check townhouse parking. If you’re moving into a townhouse community with shared lots or HOA parking rules, ask your HOA where a moving truck can park and for how long, and reserve spaces if you can.
Ask about apartment move-in rules. Many apartment buildings set move-in hours and require a certificate of insurance. We provide COIs at no charge; just give us the building’s details.
Avoid holiday weekends near the mall. Traffic around White Marsh Mall and The Avenue gets heavy during holiday shopping season and big events like the Holiday Parade. Schedule around them if your route passes through.
Protect townhouse stairs. Townhouses often have narrow interior staircases. Tell us about tight turns and low ceilings during your estimate so the crew can plan how to protect banisters and walls and whether any doors need to come off their hinges.
Work with a local team. Our movers in Nottingham, MD plan around Belair Road, I-95 and White Marsh traffic so your crew arrives on time.
Clear the clutter first. Moving is the perfect time to purge. Our junk removal crew can haul away what you don’t want before the move.

Frequently Asked Questions About Moving to Nottingham

How much do movers cost in Nottingham, MD?

Your price depends on home size, distance, the day you move, and access issues like stairs, parking and elevators. For an accurate number, call 717-844-5125 or request a free quote online. An owner calls you back within 15 minutes between 8am and 8pm.

Is Nottingham, MD its own town?

No. Nottingham is a postal name for ZIP code 21236 in Baltimore County. It overlaps parts of Perry Hall and White Marsh. The ZIP was created in 1978, and the Nottingham post office opened in 1990, named for Nottingham Properties.

Is Nottingham a good place to live?

Many families like it for its shopping, parks and highway access. Census data for ZIP 21236 shows a median household income of $95,149 and a median home value of $327,200, slightly below the county median. Commutes average 29.1 minutes.

What schools serve Nottingham?

Nottingham is part of Baltimore County Public Schools. Nearby schools include Perry Hall High School on Ebenezer Road and Perry Hall Middle, the county’s largest middle school. Check the BCPS boundary locator, since boundaries vary by street.

Can you help with a move out of state from Nottingham?

Yes. For long-distance moves, we give a binding estimate, so your price never changes after booking. You get your own dedicated truck, the same W-2 crew from door to door and a guaranteed delivery date. There’s never a rescheduling fee if your plans change, and military families get 5% off.

Move to Nottingham With A & M Friendly Movers

A & M Friendly Movers has been family-owned since 2015. Our crews are background-checked, drug-tested W-2 employees, never subcontractors. With our Owner’s Promise, you talk to an owner, not a call center. If anything is damaged, an owner calls you the same day, and claims are resolved in 60 to 90 days. We handle local and long-distance moves, packing, storage, and office moves.

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Moving to Nottingham, MD: Living in Nottingham Guide