NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21236

MD · Population: 38,632

B+
79/100
88
A
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21236

Zip code 21236 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 38,632 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 79/100), 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 $91,855 and home values around $289,400, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 41.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$91,855
Home Value
$289,400
Rent
$1,529/mo
Median Age
38
College Educated
41.3%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
68.3%
Rent Burden
20% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety88ALower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall79B+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).