NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20781

MD · Population: 13,299

B
68/100
88
A
Safety
69
B
Affordability
58
C+
Quality of Life
56
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20781

Zip code 20781 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 13,299 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 68/100), 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 $89,281, with home values near $411,500 and rents around $1,625/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 37.5% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.9%, which is near the national average.

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
$89,281
Home Value
$411,500
Rent
$1,625/mo
Median Age
34
College Educated
37.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
Owner-Occupied
56.5%
Rent Burden
21.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability69BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life58C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy56C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall68BWeighted 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).