| ZIP Code | 21061 |
|---|---|
| City | Glen Burnie |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Anne Arundel County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 41 ft |
| Latitude | 39.160897 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.632112 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,092 (3%) |
| HS Graduate | 12,107 (33.2%) |
| Some College | 4,893 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 5,622 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,935 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,842 (27%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $86,081 ▲ 13% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $326,000 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,661/mo ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 23,196 |
| Vacant Units | 1,015 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 23,196 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,015 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 21061 is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. With a population of 56,453, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.1 years. Economically, 21061 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $86,081 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21061 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $326,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,661 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.2%) and renters (43.8%). Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 21061 is majority White (50.02%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21061 stands at 5.3%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 21061 in Glen Burnie, MD is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 56,453 residents, a median household income of $86,081, and a median home value of $326,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.