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Zip Code 21536

MD · Population: 3,945

B+
70/100
60
B
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
72
B+
Quality of Life
68
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21536

Zip code 21536 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 3,945 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $60,455 and home values around $192,600, 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 18.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.4%, 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
$60,455
Home Value
$192,600
Rent
$628/mo
Median Age
44
College Educated
18.1%
Unemployment
4.4%
Owner-Occupied
76.2%
Rent Burden
12.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety60BLower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life72B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy68BLower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).