City

Glen Burnie, MD

3 ZIP codes  ·  Anne Arundel County  ·  Maryland

👥95,678Population
💰$91,680Median HH Income▲ 20% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$336,987Median Home Value▲ 21% above avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52%Hispanic: 11.8%Black: 25.4%Asian: 4.1%Other: 6.1%Race
White52.0%
Hispanic11.8%
Black25.4%
Asian4.1%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
32%
45–64
24%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty8.9% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,408 (2.3%)
HS Graduate19,706 (31.6%)
Some College7,938 (12.7%)
Associates10,029 (16.1%)
Bachelors4,888 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree18,481 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 31.6%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad31.6%
Some College12.7%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$91,680 ▲ 20% above avg
Median Home Value$336,987 ▲ 21% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,644/mo
Total Housing Units39,184
Vacant Units1,307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About Glen Burnie, MD

Glen Burnie is a city in Maryland, located in Anne Arundel County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 95,678 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.92 years.

Economically, Glen Burnie is a middle-income community. The median household income of $91,680 is above the national average. Approximately 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Glen Burnie is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $336,987, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,644 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Glen Burnie is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (51.99%).

Glen Burnie, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Glen Burnie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21060 39,225 $99,739 $352,800 $1,620 4.1% 40.8% 76.0%
21061 56,453 $86,081 $326,000 $1,661 5.3% 35.0% 56.2%