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Zip Code 21555

MD · Population: 1,515

C
41/100
50
C+
Safety
43
C
Affordability
45
C
Quality of Life
25
F
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21555

Zip code 21555 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 1,515 residents. It receives an overall grade of C (score: 41/100), 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 $47,917, with home values near $174,300 and rents around $918/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The unemployment rate of 12.7% 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
$47,917
Home Value
$174,300
Rent
$918/mo
Median Age
48
College Educated
10.7%
Unemployment
12.7%
Owner-Occupied
74.1%
Rent Burden
23% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety50C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability43CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life45CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy25FLower unemployment = higher
Overall41CWeighted 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).