NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21716

MD · Population: 6,630

B+
76/100
90
A+
Safety
93
A+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
60
B
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21716

Zip code 21716 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 6,630 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), 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 $100,043 and home values around $289,500, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 31.8% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 5.3%, 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
$100,043
Home Value
$289,500
Rent
$1,039/mo
Median Age
36
College Educated
31.8%
Unemployment
5.3%
Owner-Occupied
81.7%
Rent Burden
12.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety90A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability93A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy60BLower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+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).