NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21220

MD · Population: 42,652

B
67/100
79
B+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
59
C+
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21220

Zip code 21220 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 42,652 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.

The median household income here is $77,571, with home values near $260,400 and rents around $1,561/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 26.4% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, 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
$77,571
Home Value
$260,400
Rent
$1,561/mo
Median Age
37
College Educated
26.4%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
66.8%
Rent Burden
24.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life59C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+Lower 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).