NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21655

MD · Population: 4,753

B+
74/100
79
B+
Safety
74
B+
Affordability
65
B
Quality of Life
76
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21655

Zip code 21655 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 4,753 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 74/100), 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 $78,000 and home values around $266,100, 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 21.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 3.6%, 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
$78,000
Home Value
$266,100
Rent
$1,215/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
21.5%
Unemployment
3.6%
Owner-Occupied
81.2%
Rent Burden
18.7% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety79B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability74B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life65BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy76B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall74B+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).