NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21639

MD · Population: 4,734

C+
57/100
56
C+
Safety
46
C
Affordability
46
C
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21639

Zip code 21639 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 4,734 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 57/100), 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 $56,173, with home values near $245,200 and rents around $1,154/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 11.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

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
$56,173
Home Value
$245,200
Rent
$1,154/mo
Median Age
35
College Educated
11.1%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
70.4%
Rent Burden
24.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety56C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability46CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life46CEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall57C+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).