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21853

Maryland · 10,537 residents · 115 sq mi
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ZIP 21853 is home to 10,537 people in Somerset County. The median age is 33.7, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $208,300. 20.7% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born share is 8%. Among the 7 ZIP codes in Somerset County, 21853 ranks 4th by median household income.

$69,697
US average: $82,259
$29,913
US average: $44,673
$208,300
US average: $376,019
27.5%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
115 sq mi
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)
69
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.0
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
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