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21853

Maryland · 10,537 residents · 114.784 sq mi
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ZIP 21853 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,697. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $208,300. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Somerset County, 21853 ranks 4th by median household income.

$69,697
US average: $82,259
$208,300
US average: $376,019
27.5%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
20.5%
Age 65+
14.5%
49.4%
50.6%
2.50 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(4,342)
Black52.9%(5,579)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(283)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(333)
Diversity Score68.5%(7,220)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within Somerset County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 7HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21817$55,720
21821$60,341
21824$90,288
21838$88,438
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21853?

ZIP code 21853 has about 10,537 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21853?

The typical household in ZIP code 21853 earns about $69,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21853 expensive?

In ZIP code 21853, the median home is worth about $208,300, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21853?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21853 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21853?

About 20.7% of people in ZIP code 21853 live below the federal poverty line.

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