NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21154

MD · Population: 7,059

A
85/100
92
A+
Safety
88
A
Affordability
74
B+
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
Zip 21154, MD — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 21154

Zip code 21154 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 7,059 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $115,000 and home values around $393,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.6% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.9%.

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
$115,000
Home Value
$393,100
Rent
$1,503/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
32.6%
Unemployment
1.9%
Owner-Occupied
90.3%
Rent Burden
15.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability88ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life74B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).