NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21111

MD · Population: 4,838

B+
79/100
95
A+
Safety
98
A+
Affordability
79
B+
Quality of Life
44
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21111

Zip code 21111 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 4,838 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $140,966 and home values around $573,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The unemployment rate of 7.5% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

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
$140,966
Home Value
$573,600
Rent
—
Median Age
49
College Educated
61.5%
Unemployment
7.5%
Owner-Occupied
95.9%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability98A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life79B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy44CLower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).