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21856

Maryland · 1,037 residents · 33.5 sq mi
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ZIP 21856 is a ZIP code of 1,037 people in Wicomico County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 14% of adults. Owners hold 81% of the housing stock. The median age is 42.6, about 4 years above the US median. There are 31 people per square mile. 79% were living in the same home a year earlier. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Wicomico County, 21856 ranks 2nd by median household income.

$88,045
US average: $82,259
$37,388
US average: $44,673
$380,600
US average: $376,019
14.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
33.5 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
17.7%
Age 65+
17.6%
56.2%
43.8%
2.59 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic61%(633)
Black18.6%(193)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian6.6%(68)
Other13.8%(143)
71
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Wicomico County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST2ND OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21801$71,313
21804$73,156
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21856?

ZIP code 21856 has about 1,037 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21856?

The typical household in ZIP code 21856 earns about $88,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21856 expensive?

In ZIP code 21856, the median home is worth about $380,600.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21856?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21856 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21856?

About 17.9% of people in ZIP code 21856 live below the federal poverty line.

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