NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21201

MD · Population: 18,305

C
48/100
49
C
Safety
23
F
Affordability
56
C+
Quality of Life
64
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21201

Zip code 21201 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 18,305 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 48/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

Housing costs are a challenge in this area, with home values at $251,900 and median rent of $1,249/month against a median income of $42,324. Many residents face a significant housing cost burden.

About 46.9% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 4.9%, 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
$42,324
Home Value
$251,900
Rent
$1,249/mo
Median Age
32
College Educated
46.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
Owner-Occupied
11.1%
Rent Burden
35.4% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety49CLower crime = higher score
Affordability23FLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life56C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy64BLower unemployment = higher
Overall48CWeighted 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).