NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21601

MD · Population: 23,589

B+
78/100
82
A
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
87
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21601

Zip code 21601 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 23,589 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 78/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $80,434 and home values around $348,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 40.3% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2%.

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
$80,434
Home Value
$348,700
Rent
$1,180/mo
Median Age
49
College Educated
40.3%
Unemployment
2%
Owner-Occupied
66.7%
Rent Burden
17.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety82ALower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy87ALower unemployment = higher
Overall78B+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).