NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20871

MD · Population: 27,420

A
82/100
97
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
66
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20871

Zip code 20871 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 27,420 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 $162,472 and home values around $592,200, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 66.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.7%, 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
$162,472
Home Value
$592,200
Rent
$2,233/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
66.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
Owner-Occupied
88.2%
Rent Burden
16.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety97A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy66BLower 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).