NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20637

MD · Population: 6,221

B+
79/100
95
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
64
B
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20637

Zip code 20637 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 6,221 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $141,382 and home values around $517,300, 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 28.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$141,382
Home Value
$517,300
Rent
$2,578/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
28.4%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
93.8%
Rent Burden
21.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life64BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+Weighted 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).