NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21668

MD · Population: 1,842

B+
70/100
77
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
55
C+
Quality of Life
70
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21668

Zip code 21668 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 1,842 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 70/100), 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 $76,250 and home values around $331,800, 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 16.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.2%, 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
$76,250
Home Value
$331,800
Rent
$1,076/mo
Median Age
47
College Educated
16.3%
Unemployment
4.2%
Owner-Occupied
76.8%
Rent Burden
16.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety77B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life55C+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy70B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall70B+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).