NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21208

MD · Population: 37,319

B+
73/100
88
A
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
62
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21208

Zip code 21208 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 37,319 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 73/100), 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 $89,702 and home values around $286,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 49.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.1%, 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
$89,702
Home Value
$286,500
Rent
$1,546/mo
Median Age
45
College Educated
49.3%
Unemployment
5.1%
Owner-Occupied
67.5%
Rent Burden
20.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy62BLower unemployment = higher
Overall73B+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).