NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21520

MD · Population: 2,056

A
80/100
67
B
Safety
82
A
Affordability
81
A
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21520

Zip code 21520 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 2,056 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 80/100), 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 $67,708 and home values around $287,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 27.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

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
$67,708
Home Value
$287,100
Rent
$720/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
27.3%
Unemployment
1.1%
Owner-Occupied
82.1%
Rent Burden
12.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety67BLower crime = higher score
Affordability82ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life81AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall80AWeighted 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).