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 High-density area
- $87,751
- Median income Above-median income area
- $339,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21061 (Glen Burnie, MD) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.8 in 2023 to 277.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,445. The poverty rate is 10.3%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $339,100 (24% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,756; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Anne Arundel County, so 21061 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
240 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
225 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
162 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
135 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
131 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 21061?
35.9
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
13.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,025housing units
23,025
Total Housing Units
22,135
Occupied Units
890
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$339,100
Median Home Value
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 21061
Glen Burnie (21061)
53,684 residents
- 21230
Baltimore (21230)
33,568 residents
- 21225
Brooklyn (21225)
33,545 residents
- 21144
Severn (21144)
31,884 residents
- 21060
Glen Burnie (21060)
29,223 residents
- 21108 17,964
Millersville (21108)
17,964 residents
- 21076 12,952
Hanover (21076)
12,952 residents
- 21090 9,784
Linthicum Heights (21090)
9,784 residents
- 21226 7,561
Curtis Bay (21226)
7,561 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21061 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21108
Millersville (21108)
$151,324 median income
- 21076
Hanover (21076)
$146,869 median income
- 21090
Linthicum Heights (21090)
$138,119 median income
- 21144
Severn (21144)
$136,684 median income
- 21060
Glen Burnie (21060)
$104,715 median income
- 21230
Baltimore (21230)
$91,842 median income
- 21061
Glen Burnie (21061)
$87,751 median income
- 21226
Curtis Bay (21226)
$82,635 median income
- 21225 $54,020
Brooklyn (21225)
$54,020 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21061, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (53,684 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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