NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21530

MD · Population: 1,783

B
65/100
57
C+
Safety
50
C+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
88
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21530

Zip code 21530 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 1,783 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), 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 $57,115, with home values near $198,500 and rents around $1,102/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 19.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.7%.

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
$57,115
Home Value
$198,500
Rent
$1,102/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
19.3%
Unemployment
1.7%
Owner-Occupied
82%
Rent Burden
23.2% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety57C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability50C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy88ALower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).