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Zip Code 21643

MD · Population: 5,021

C+
56/100
53
C+
Safety
49
C
Affordability
54
C+
Quality of Life
69
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21643

Zip code 21643 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 5,021 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), 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 $52,143, with home values near $176,100 and rents around $953/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 10.1% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.3%, 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
$52,143
Home Value
$176,100
Rent
$953/mo
Median Age
40
College Educated
10.1%
Unemployment
4.3%
Owner-Occupied
85.9%
Rent Burden
21.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety53C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability49CLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life54C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy69BLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+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).