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Zip Code 21001

MD · Population: 25,908

B
67/100
77
B+
Safety
67
B
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
65
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21001

Zip code 21001 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 25,908 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

The median household income here is $76,250, with home values near $251,600 and rents around $1,332/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 28.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.8%, 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
$76,250
Home Value
$251,600
Rent
$1,332/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
28.9%
Unemployment
4.8%
Owner-Occupied
66.5%
Rent Burden
21% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability67BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy65BLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).