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21801

Maryland · 30,088 residents · 40.1 sq mi
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ZIP 21801 is a ZIP code of 30,088 people in Wicomico County. 58% of homes are owner-occupied. People stay put here: 82% were in the same home a year ago. Density works out to 750 people per square mile. 15.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. The median household earns $71,313, about 13% below the national median. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Wicomico County, 21801 ranks 10th by median household income.

$71,313
US average: $82,259
$40,266
US average: $44,673
$327,700
US average: $376,019
33.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
40.1 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.0%
Age 65+
18.5%
48.2%
51.8%
2.42 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.8%(14,973)
Black33.8%(10,176)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(1,938)
Asian2.1%(627)
Other7.9%(2,374)
78
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Wicomico County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST10TH OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21804$73,156
21822$84,479
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21801?

ZIP code 21801 has about 30,088 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21801?

The typical household in ZIP code 21801 earns about $71,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21801 expensive?

In ZIP code 21801, the median home is worth about $327,700, and the typical rent is about $1,114 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21801?

About 33.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21801 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21801?

About 15.6% of people in ZIP code 21801 live below the federal poverty line.

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