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Zip Code 21550

MD · Population: 13,640

B
69/100
62
B
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21550

Zip code 21550 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 13,640 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 69/100), 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 $61,824 and home values around $211,900, 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 26% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 5.4%, 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
$61,824
Home Value
$211,900
Rent
$677/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
26%
Unemployment
5.4%
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Rent Burden
13.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety62BLower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall69BWeighted 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).