NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20602

MD · Population: 28,988

B
66/100
90
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
49
C
Quality of Life
50
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20602

Zip code 20602 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 28,988 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 66/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $102,536 and home values around $339,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 6.6% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$102,536
Home Value
$339,700
Rent
$1,755/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
28%
Unemployment
6.6%
Owner-Occupied
65.5%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life49CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy50C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall66BWeighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).