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Glen Burnie, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21061

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

53,684
1,707/sq mi
$87,751
Median income
$339,100
Median home value
25.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glen Burnie pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
1,707
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21061 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, with 53,684 residents across 31.4 square miles, a density of 1,707 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21061 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $87,751 (23% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $38,445. Local economic indicators show a 10.3% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $339,100 (24% below the state average), median rent at $1,756 a month, and owner-occupancy at 56.3%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Anne Arundel County, so you can benchmark 21061 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 21061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glen Burnie, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21061.

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 21061, 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

53,684

Population

31.4

Area (sq mi)

1,707

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21061?

35.9

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 47.7%
African American 27.0%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

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?

$87,751

Median Household Income

-23% vs state

$38,445

Per Capita Income

10.3%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21061 ranks nationally

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

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

$87,751 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.0%

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

What does housing look like?

23,025

Total Housing Units

22,135

Occupied Units

890

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.3%
Renter 43.7%

$339,100

Median Home Value

-24% vs state

$1,756

Median Rent

1972

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

278

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+178%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21061 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 207
2021 +10.7% 229
2022 +9.3% 251
2023 +7.2% 269
2024 +3.3% 278

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 1,405 business establishments in ZIP 21061, employing approximately 23,921 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,351,567,000.

1,405

Businesses

23,921

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 240 17.1%
Retail trade 225 16.0%
Other services (except public administration) 162 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 135 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 131 9.3%
Construction 129 9.2%
Transportation and warehousing 71 5.0%
Finance and insurance 67 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 4.8%
Wholesale trade 56 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 3.1%
Manufacturing 24 1.7%
Information 20 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.1%
Educational services 10 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 0.4%

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 21061 vs 21060 →

ZIP 21061 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 21061 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 21061 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 21061 ranks #7 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
21060 Glen Burnie, MD 29,223 2.5 mi
21240 Baltimore, MD 0 2.5 mi
21077 Harmans, MD 224 3.7 mi
21225 Brooklyn, MD 33,545 4.5 mi
21108 Millersville, MD 17,964 5.0 mi
21090 Linthicum Heights, MD 9,784 3.9 mi
21144 Severn, MD 31,884 3.8 mi
21076 Hanover, MD 12,952 4.9 mi
21230 Baltimore, MD 33,568 7.2 mi
21226 Curtis Bay, MD 7,561 4.8 mi

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Pop: 60,576
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Pop: 36,012
21144 standard
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Pop: 31,884
21113 standard
Odenton, MD
Pop: 30,469
21403 standard
Annapolis, MD
Pop: 30,269
21060 standard
Glen Burnie, MD
Pop: 29,223

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21061 in? ▼
ZIP code 21061 (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 21061? ▼
ZIP code 21061 in Glen Burnie, MD has a population of 53,684 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21061 is $87,751, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21061 is $339,100, which is 22% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21061 is White at 47.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21061? ▼
ZIP code 21061 has 1,405 business establishments employing approximately 23,921 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21061 are: Health care and social assistance (240), Retail trade (225), Other services (except public administration) (162). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21061 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 21061? ▼
In ZIP code 21061, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.0% 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 21061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21061 is 26.1 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 21061? ▼
In ZIP code 21061, approximately 56.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21061 is 10.3% 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.