NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 21871

MD · Population: 1,747

B
65/100
52
C+
Safety
51
C+
Affordability
85
A
Quality of Life
71
B+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 21871

Zip code 21871 is located in Maryland and is home to approximately 1,747 residents. It receives an overall grade of B (score: 65/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $51,500, with home values near $195,200 and rents around $880/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

Educational attainment is below the national average, with 23.8% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Unemployment stands at 4.1%, 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
$51,500
Home Value
$195,200
Rent
$880/mo
Median Age
58
College Educated
23.8%
Unemployment
4.1%
Owner-Occupied
89.6%
Rent Burden
20.5% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety52C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability51C+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life85AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy71B+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall65BWeighted 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).