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21659

Maryland · 1,601 residents · 43.8 sq mi
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With 1,601 people, ZIP 21659 is a ZIP code in Dorchester County. At a median age of 49.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 83% of homes are owner-occupied. Density works out to 37 people per square mile. The foreign-born share is 6%. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Dorchester County, 21659 ranks 7th by median household income.

$73,750
US average: $82,259
$31,627
US average: $44,673
$259,900
US average: $376,019
10.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
43.8 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
26.6%
Age 65+
20.2%
55.6%
44.4%
2.88 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(1,277)
Black13.8%(221)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(45)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other3.1%(49)
43
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.5
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
LOWEST7TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21613$53,890
21622$68,750
21627$96,250
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21659?

ZIP code 21659 has about 1,601 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21659?

The typical household in ZIP code 21659 earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21659 expensive?

In ZIP code 21659, the median home is worth about $259,900, and the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21659?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21659 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21659?

About 10.6% of people in ZIP code 21659 live below the federal poverty line.

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