NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20616

MD · Population: 6,792

B
65/100
92
A+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
62
B
Quality of Life
34
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20616

Zip code 20616 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 6,792 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), 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 $118,864 and home values around $335,700, 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 27.2% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 9.6% 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
$118,864
Home Value
$335,700
Rent
$2,181/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
27.2%
Unemployment
9.6%
Owner-Occupied
88.4%
Rent Burden
22% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life62BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy34DLower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).