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21643

Maryland · 5,392 residents · 46.2 sq mi
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ZIP 21643 is home to 5,392 people in Dorchester County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $230,000. Median rent is $909 a month. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Dorchester County, 21643 ranks 9th by median household income.

$67,219
US average: $82,259
$28,875
US average: $44,673
$230,000
US average: $376,019
14.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
46.2 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
22.7%
Age 65+
22.5%
38.3%
61.7%
2.59 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(3,135)
Black29%(1,566)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(225)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other8.6%(463)
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Dorchester County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST9TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21613$53,890
21622$68,750
21627$96,250
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21643?

ZIP code 21643 has about 5,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21643?

The typical household in ZIP code 21643 earns about $67,219 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21643 expensive?

In ZIP code 21643, the median home is worth about $230,000, and the typical rent is about $909 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21643?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21643 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21643?

About 14.7% of people in ZIP code 21643 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024