NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21771

MD · Population: 31,653

A
85/100
95
A+
Safety
94
A+
Affordability
73
B+
Quality of Life
78
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21771

Zip code 21771 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 31,653 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 85/100), 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 $148,909 and home values around $501,800, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 46% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, 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
$148,909
Home Value
$501,800
Rent
$1,713/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
46%
Unemployment
3.3%
Owner-Occupied
92.8%
Rent Burden
13.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety95A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability94A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life73B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy78B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall85AWeighted 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).