| ZIP Code | 21060 |
|---|---|
| City | Glen Burnie |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 38 ft |
| Latitude | 39.17364 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.577642 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 40.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 316 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,599 (29.3%) |
| Some College | 3,045 (11.7%) |
| Associates | 4,407 (17%) |
| Bachelors | 1,953 (7.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,639 (33.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,739 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $352,800 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,620/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,988 |
| Vacant Units | 292 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,988 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 292 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 21060 is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. With a population of 39,225, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 21060 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $99,739 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21060 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $352,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,620 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 31% since 2019.
The population of 21060 is majority White (54.83%). Residents are well-educated — 40.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21060 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 21060 in Glen Burnie, MD is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 39,225 residents, a median household income of $99,739, and a median home value of $352,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.