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21838

Maryland · 1,873 residents · 54.9 sq mi
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ZIP 21838 is home to 1,873 people in Somerset County. Owners hold 92% of the housing stock. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 15% of adults. The median age is 44.6, about 6 years above the US median. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. Households here earn about 36% more than in Somerset County as a whole. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Somerset County, 21838 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$88,438
US average: $82,259
$40,941
US average: $44,673
$202,400
US average: $376,019
14.8%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
54.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.5%
Age 65+
13.4%
47.0%
53.0%
2.62 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,565)
Black3.3%(61)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.9%(148)
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Somerset County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST3RD OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21817$55,720
21821$60,341
21824$90,288
21853$69,697
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21838?

ZIP code 21838 has about 1,873 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21838?

The typical household in ZIP code 21838 earns about $88,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21838 expensive?

In ZIP code 21838, the median home is worth about $202,400, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21838?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21838 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21838?

About 3.1% of people in ZIP code 21838 live below the federal poverty line.

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