21061 ZIP Code
Glen Burnie, Maryland
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21061 |
| City/Town: | Glen Burnie |
| County: | Anne Arundel |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 55,172 |
| Median Household Income: | $79,778 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,933 |
| Total Housing Units: | 23,135 |
| Median Home Value: | $306,500 |
| Land Area: | 12.2 sq miles
31.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1609, -76.6321 |
Population Information (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 55,172 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,601 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 28,571 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,136 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,875 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,608 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,557 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,194 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,811 | 16.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,929 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,015 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,916 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,260 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,251 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,701 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 919 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $306,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,557 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 23,135 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,070 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,065 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 12,653 | 57.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,417 | 42.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,802 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 996 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,857 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 12,628 | 33.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,918 | 23.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,631 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,092 | 16.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,680 | 9.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 25.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21061 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $79,778 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,435 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,055 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,933 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,598 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 28,224 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,623 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,210 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,347 | 75.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,975 | 21.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 873 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 29,902 | 54.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,384 | 27.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 162 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,348 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 56 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,828 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,492 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,128 | 7.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,822 | 8.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 648 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 653 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 157 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,364 | 6.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21061 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 837 | 3.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 418 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,292 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,309 | 5.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,128 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,485 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,196 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,655 | 21.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,073 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,677 | 7.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21061 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,448 | 72.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,817 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 978 | 3.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 438 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 562 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,206 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21061 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,864 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,943 | 6.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 666 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,959 | 14.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,261 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 462 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,233 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,549 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,782 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,216 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,370 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,875 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 51,110 | 92.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 39,652 | 71.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,595 | 35.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,212 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21061 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,542 | 79.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,238 | 28.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,354 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 957 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 768 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,739 | 12.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21061 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,934 | 47.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,967 | 17.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 241 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 486 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,767 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 5,025 | 21.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 715 | 3.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21061 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 882 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,652 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,422 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,504 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,982 | 21.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,580 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,993 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,197 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 909 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21061 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 253 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,779 | 16.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,836 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,080 | 39.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,189 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 998 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21061 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,587 | 48.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 378 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,023 | 45.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 794 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 91 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 72 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21061 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,898 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,459 | 38.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,732 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,981 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21061 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 322 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 37 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 105 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 972 | 7.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,608 | 36.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,838 | 46.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 677 | 5.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 94 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21061 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,929 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $508 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,557 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.33 | 2.38 |
Households (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,070 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,776 | 39.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,332 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,221 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,484 | 33.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,674 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,932 | 26.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.11 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21061 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,265 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,008 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,728 | 45.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 791 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,305 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,139 | 38.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21061 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,346 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 753 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 918 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,814 | 40.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,758 | 19.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,103 | 28.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 41,747 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,878 | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 54,322 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,006 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 721 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,124 | 51.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,161 | 39.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21061 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,265 | 85.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,394 | 13.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,296 | 58.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,876 | 38.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,184 | 16.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 222 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21061 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 49,303 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 994 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,869 | 590.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,869 | 590.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,869 | 590.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 429 | 43.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,231 | 123.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,988 | 200.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 65 | 6.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21061 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,036 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,050 | 86.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,986 | 13.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,216 | 6.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,659 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,404 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 707 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21061 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,070 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 21,065 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Glen Burnie, MD21061