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21849

Maryland · 3,388 residents · 36.9 sq mi
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With 3,388 people, ZIP 21849 is a ZIP code in Wicomico County. The foreign-born share is 2%. 76% of homes are owner-occupied. About 27% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $249,200. 94% were living in the same home a year earlier. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Wicomico County, 21849 ranks 11th by median household income.

$71,211
US average: $82,259
$38,184
US average: $44,673
$249,200
US average: $376,019
27.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
36.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
18.9%
Age 65+
19.7%
47.0%
53.0%
2.40 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(3,082)
Black1.9%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(26)
Asian1.9%(64)
Other4.5%(152)
21
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 Wicomico County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST11TH OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21801$71,313
21804$73,156
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21849?

ZIP code 21849 has about 3,388 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21849?

The typical household in ZIP code 21849 earns about $71,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21849 expensive?

In ZIP code 21849, the median home is worth about $249,200, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21849?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21849 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21849?

About 7.9% of people in ZIP code 21849 live below the federal poverty line.

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