NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20712

MD · Population: 9,630

C+
54/100
65
B
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
50
C+
Quality of Life
53
C+
Jobs
Zip 20712, MD — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 20712

Zip code 20712 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 9,630 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $64,674, with home values near $497,800 and rents around $1,417/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 34.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.2% 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
$64,674
Home Value
$497,800
Rent
$1,417/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
34.9%
Unemployment
6.2%
Owner-Occupied
25.1%
Rent Burden
26.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety65BLower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life50C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy53C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).