NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21085

MD · Population: 16,590

B+
77/100
90
A+
Safety
81
A
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
67
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21085

Zip code 21085 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 16,590 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), 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 $100,573 and home values around $323,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 30.2% 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
$100,573
Home Value
$323,100
Rent
$1,488/mo
Median Age
43
College Educated
30.2%
Unemployment
4.6%
Owner-Occupied
79.8%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability81ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy67BLower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).