NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21521

MD · Population: 1,426

C+
54/100
59
C+
Safety
58
C+
Affordability
71
B+
Quality of Life
28
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21521

Zip code 21521 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 1,426 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 54/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $59,792, with home values near $128,500 and rents around $1,026/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 9.9% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 11.7% 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
$59,792
Home Value
$128,500
Rent
$1,026/mo
Median Age
53
College Educated
9.9%
Unemployment
11.7%
Owner-Occupied
88.3%
Rent Burden
20.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety59C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability58C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life71B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy28FLower unemployment = higher
Overall54C+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).