NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21849

MD · Population: 3,366

B+
77/100
70
B+
Safety
72
B+
Affordability
76
B+
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
Zip 21849, MD — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 21849

Zip code 21849 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 3,366 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 77/100), 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 $70,266 and home values around $226,100, 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 26.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.

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
$70,266
Home Value
$226,100
Rent
$1,047/mo
Median Age
41
College Educated
26.6%
Unemployment
1.1%
Owner-Occupied
78.5%
Rent Burden
17.9% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety70B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability72B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life76B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall77B+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).