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Glen Burnie, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21060

Anne Arundel County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

29,223
901/sq mi
$104,715
Median income
$377,100
Median home value
33.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Burnie pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
901
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21060 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21060 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 29,223 residents across 32.4 square miles, a density of 901 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21060 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,715 (8% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $50,006. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $377,100 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,597 a month; 77.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 21060 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Anne Arundel County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 21060

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Burnie, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21060.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21060, Glen Burnie, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

29,223

Population

32.4

Area (sq mi)

901

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21060?

37.7

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

13.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.7%
African American 25.8%
Asian 4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$104,715

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$50,006

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21060 ranks nationally

Glen Burnie, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$104,715 Top 16% higher than 84% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

16,350

Total Housing Units

15,994

Occupied Units

356

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$377,100

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$1,597

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.5%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21060 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 209
2021 +10.3% 231
2022 +13.4% 262
2023 +3.6% 271
2024 +7.5% 292

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 466 business establishments in ZIP 21060, employing approximately 7,818 people with a combined annual payroll of $466,575,000.

466

Businesses

7,818

Employees

$466.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 82 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 64 13.7%
Retail trade 57 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 45 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 41 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 37 7.9%
Health care and social assistance 30 6.4%
Transportation and warehousing 28 6.0%
Wholesale trade 26 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.7%
Manufacturing 10 2.1%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.1%
Finance and insurance 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%
Information 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 21060 vs 21061 →

ZIP 21060 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21060 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21060 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21060 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21061 Glen Burnie, MD 53,684 2.5 mi
21226 Curtis Bay, MD 7,561 2.9 mi
21225 Brooklyn, MD 33,545 4.3 mi
21240 Baltimore, MD 0 4.8 mi
21108 Millersville, MD 17,964 5.8 mi
21146 Severna Park, MD 26,705 6.4 mi
21090 Linthicum Heights, MD 9,784 5.3 mi
21077 Harmans, MD 224 6.2 mi
21231 Baltimore, MD 15,748 8.2 mi
21122 Pasadena, MD 60,576 5.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Anne Arundel County

21122 standard
Pasadena, MD
Pop: 60,576
21061 standard
Glen Burnie, MD
Pop: 53,684
21401 standard
Annapolis, MD
Pop: 36,012
21144 standard
Severn, MD
Pop: 31,884
21113 standard
Odenton, MD
Pop: 30,469
21403 standard
Annapolis, MD
Pop: 30,269

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21060 in? ▼
ZIP code 21060 (Glen Burnie) is located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Anne Arundel County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/anne-arundel-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21060? ▼
ZIP code 21060 in Glen Burnie, MD has a population of 29,223 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21060? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21060 is $104,715, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21060? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21060 is $377,100, which is 36% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21060? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21060 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21060? ▼
ZIP code 21060 has 466 business establishments employing approximately 7,818 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21060? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21060 are: Construction (82), Other services (except public administration) (64), Retail trade (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21060? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21060 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21060? ▼
In ZIP code 21060, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21060? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21060 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21060? ▼
In ZIP code 21060, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21060? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21060 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.