NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20874

MD · Population: 61,922

B+
73/100
91
A+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20874

Zip code 20874 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 61,922 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $108,211 and home values around $376,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$108,211
Home Value
$376,100
Rent
$1,866/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
46.7%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
65%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety91A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).