NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20816

MD · Population: 17,390

A
82/100
97
A+
Safety
95
A+
Affordability
83
A
Quality of Life
55
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20816

Zip code 20816 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 17,390 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 82/100), 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 $228,311 and home values around $1,136,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 89.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 6%, 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
$228,311
Home Value
$1,136,500
Rent
$2,603/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
89.3%
Unemployment
6%
Owner-Occupied
80.9%
Rent Burden
13.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability95A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life83AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy55C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall82AWeighted 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).