NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20770

MD · Population: 28,458

C+
59/100
82
A
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
53
C+
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20770

Zip code 20770 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 28,458 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 59/100), 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.

The median household income here is $80,876, with home values near $249,000 and rents around $1,789/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 43.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.8% 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
$80,876
Home Value
$249,000
Rent
$1,789/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
43.3%
Unemployment
7.8%
Owner-Occupied
47.7%
Rent Burden
26.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life53C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall59C+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).