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21851

Maryland · 7,297 residents · 104 sq mi
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With 7,297 people, ZIP 21851 is a ZIP code in Worcester County. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. At a median age of 44.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than in Worcester County as a whole. The foreign-born share is 4%. Median home value sits at $206,700. Among the 8 ZIP codes in Worcester County, 21851 ranks 8th by median household income.

$53,162
US average: $82,259
$37,655
US average: $44,673
$206,700
US average: $376,019
22.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
104 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.7%
Age 65+
20.8%
50.2%
49.8%
2.22 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(4,261)
Black31.8%(2,321)
Hispanic / Latino3%(216)
Asian2.2%(164)
Other4.6%(335)
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.9
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Worcester County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST8TH OF 8HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21811$90,082
21813$121,472
21829$71,359
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21851?

ZIP code 21851 has about 7,297 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21851?

The typical household in ZIP code 21851 earns about $53,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21851 expensive?

In ZIP code 21851, the median home is worth about $206,700, and the typical rent is about $848 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21851?

About 22.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21851 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21851?

About 12.2% of people in ZIP code 21851 live below the federal poverty line.

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