NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21037

MD · Population: 21,060

B+
78/100
93
A+
Safety
79
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21037

Zip code 21037 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 21,060 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), 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 $127,554 and home values around $482,900, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 43.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.6%, 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
$127,554
Home Value
$482,900
Rent
$2,073/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
43.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
85.8%
Rent Burden
19.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety93A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability79B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).