NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21209

MD · Population: 29,960

B+
74/100
88
A
Safety
70
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
Zip 21209, MD — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 21209

Zip code 21209 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 29,960 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $89,398 and home values around $393,600, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 61.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$89,398
Home Value
$393,600
Rent
$1,587/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
61.2%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
57.3%
Rent Burden
21.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability70B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).