NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20743

MD · Population: 38,692

C+
56/100
73
B+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
52
C+
Quality of Life
39
D
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20743

Zip code 20743 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 38,692 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $73,023, with home values near $296,000 and rents around $1,505/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 20.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 8.6% 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
$73,023
Home Value
$296,000
Rent
$1,505/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
20.3%
Unemployment
8.6%
Owner-Occupied
66.8%
Rent Burden
24.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety73B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life52C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy39DLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).