NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20705

MD · Population: 28,660

B+
70/100
90
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
51
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20705

Zip code 20705 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 28,660 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $102,816 and home values around $418,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 33.4% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.5% 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
$102,816
Home Value
$418,400
Rent
$1,760/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
33.4%
Unemployment
6.5%
Owner-Occupied
66.8%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy51C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).