21060 ZIP Code — Glen Burnie, MD
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
ZIP code 21060 is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland, within Anne Arundel County. It covers approximately 12.98 square miles and serves a population of 38,418 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410.
About ZIP code 21060
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $334,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
Median household income is $95,596.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,418
population
12.98
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21060 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21060
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21060. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Glen Burnie | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21226 Curtis Bay (2.5 mi)
21062 Glen Burnie (2.7 mi)
21061 Glen Burnie (3.5 mi)
21225 Brooklyn (4.5 mi)
21122 Pasadena (4.8 mi)
21240 Baltimore (5.1 mi)
21240 Baltimore (5.1 mi)
21090 Linthicum Heights (5.5 mi)
21108 Millersville (6.5 mi)
21230 Baltimore (6.8 mi)
21146 Severna Park (6.8 mi)
21144 Severn (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,418 |
| Population density | 2,960 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.98 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.39 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1728 |
| Longitude | -76.5764 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 443/410 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.9% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
38,418
Population
2,960
People per sq mi
37.4
Median age
$95,596
Median household income
$46,499
Per capita income
$334,800
Median home value
$1,532
Median monthly rent
74.7%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
11,920
Housing units
30.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,070
Under 5
1,062
798
5–9
791
1,005
10–14
997
1,099
15–19
1,091
1,371
20–24
1,361
3,679
25–34
3,650
2,997
35–44
2,973
2,519
45–54
2,500
1,045
55–59
1,036
1,046
60–64
1,037
1,460
65–74
1,449
871
75–84
864
325
85+
322
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,905 | 18.0% |
| 18 and over | 31,513 | 82.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,291 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 37.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Black or African American
20.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Two or more races
5.4%
Other race
4.4%
Asian
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,143 | 59% |
| Black or African American | 8,464 | 20.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,471 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 2,221 | 5.4% |
| Other race | 1,789 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 1,447 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 286 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.9% | 20.1% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.4% | 27.4% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.7% | 36.3% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
4.9%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
5.5%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
23.8%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
11.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 11.8% |
| Median income | $95,596 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k–$300k
26.6%
$300k–$500k
49.9%
$500k–$1M
10.5%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $334,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,532 |
| Owner occupied | 74.7% |
| Renter occupied | 25.3% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 56.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 20.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 25.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 45.9% |
| Electricity | 43.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 8.1% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,312 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,686 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,692 | 17.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,718 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,091 | 26.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,793 | 24.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.2% | 31.3% |
| Married | 48.5% | 49.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.4%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 440 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 309 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,969 | 36.4% |
| High school | 1,436 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 3,010 | 36.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Professional & management
14.9%
Retail trade
13.6%
Construction
11.5%
Public administration
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Other services
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.9% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 21.4% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.2% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 10.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.9 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
4.6%
18 and over
8.3%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
8.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.2% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 32.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.3% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 20.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 64.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,744 | 8.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.2% |
| Public insurance | 33.3% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,286 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 2,017 | 5.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,253 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 248 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 343 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,141 | 88.9% |
| Born in same state | 33,350 | 86.8% |
| Born in different state | 23,140 | 60.2% |
| Foreign born | 791 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,277 | 11.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,949 | 45.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,961 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 3,793 | 9.9% |
| Arab | 1,679 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 179 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 177 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 85 | 0.2% |
| English | 82 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 22 | 0.1% |
| German | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.1% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21060
What city is ZIP code 21060 in?
ZIP code 21060 is primarily assigned to Glen Burnie, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21060 in?
ZIP code 21060 falls within Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21060?
The median home value in ZIP code 21060 is $334,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 21060?
ZIP code 21060 has an estimated population of 38,418 residents, with a density of 2,961 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21060?
The median household income in ZIP code 21060 is $95,596, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21060 in?
ZIP code 21060 observes the EST timezone.