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Zip Code 21214

MD · Population: 21,510

B
67/100
79
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
69
B
Quality of Life
49
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21214

Zip code 21214 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 21,510 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 67/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $77,398 and home values around $233,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.2% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 6.8% 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
$77,398
Home Value
$233,100
Rent
$1,237/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
40.2%
Unemployment
6.8%
Owner-Occupied
77.9%
Rent Burden
19.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life69BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy49CLower unemployment = higher
Overall67BWeighted 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).