NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20634

MD · Population: 7,853

A
86/100
94
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
66
B
Quality of Life
92
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20634

Zip code 20634 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 7,853 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), 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 $131,042 and home values around $327,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 38% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 0.6%.

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
$131,042
Home Value
$327,800
Rent
$1,505/mo
Median Age
33
College Educated
38%
Unemployment
0.6%
Owner-Occupied
69.1%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety94A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life66BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy92A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).