Glen Burnie, MD

Census ZIP code profile for Glen Burnie, MD — 2 ZIPs, total population 82,907. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Glen Burnie, MD is covered by 2 USPS ZIP codes serving a combined population of 82,907 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Glen Burnie splits its residents across 2 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Glen Burnie, the median household income averages $96,233 and per-capita income averages $44,226. Poverty rate runs at 9.0% and unemployment at 4.5%. On housing, the average median home value is $358,100 with median rent of $1,677 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 2 ZIPs — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Glen Burnie against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Glen Burnie as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

82,907

Population

$96,233

Median Income

$358,100

Median Home Value

36.8

Median Age

How much do residents of Glen Burnie earn?

Median Household Income
$96,233
Per Capita Income
$44,226
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
Poverty Rate
9.0%

What does housing look like in Glen Burnie?

Median Home Value
$358,100
Median Rent
$1,677/mo
Owner Occupied
66.8%
Housing Units
39,375

Who lives in Glen Burnie?

Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
High School+
60.3%
Avg Commute
28 min
Foreign Born
13.4%

ZIP Codes in Glen Burnie, MD

Side-by-side: Compare 21061 vs 21060 →

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
21061 53,684 1,707 America/New_York
21060 29,223 901 America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Glen Burnie, MD?
Glen Burnie, MD has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 82,907, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Glen Burnie?
The average median household income across Glen Burnie, MD ZIP codes is $96,233. The poverty rate is 9.0%.
What is the cost of living in Glen Burnie?
The average median home value in Glen Burnie, MD is $358,100. Median rent is $1,677/month. 66.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

Source: HUD USPS Crosswalk (ZIP-to-county mapping) and Source: simplemaps.com (ZIP coordinates & timezones). Verify with HUD →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.