NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21783

MD · Population: 9,866

A
81/100
89
A
Safety
91
A+
Affordability
60
B
Quality of Life
85
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21783

Zip code 21783 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 9,866 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 81/100), 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 $94,432 and home values around $305,500, 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 20.5% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.2%.

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
$94,432
Home Value
$305,500
Rent
$1,065/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
20.5%
Unemployment
2.2%
Owner-Occupied
78.4%
Rent Burden
13.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety89ALower crime = higher score
Affordability91A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life60BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy85ALower unemployment = higher
Overall81AWeighted 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).