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21861

Maryland · 920 residents · 2.60 sq mi
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ZIP 21861 is a ZIP code of 920 people in Wicomico County. 86% of homes are owner-occupied. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The foreign-born share is 2%. The typical home is worth $192,100. The poverty rate is 5.4%, under the national 12.5%. Among the 13 ZIP codes in Wicomico County, 21861 ranks 3rd by median household income.

$86,027
US average: $82,259
$38,676
US average: $44,673
$192,100
US average: $376,019
19.3%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
2.60 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.6%
Age 65+
19.1%
48.0%
52.0%
2.47 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(820)
Black5.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian1.3%(12)
Other2.4%(22)
25
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.2
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
LOWEST3RD OF 13HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21801$71,313
21804$73,156
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21861?

ZIP code 21861 has about 920 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21861?

The typical household in ZIP code 21861 earns about $86,027 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21861 expensive?

In ZIP code 21861, the median home is worth about $192,100, and the typical rent is about $1,185 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21861?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21861 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21861?

About 5.4% of people in ZIP code 21861 live below the federal poverty line.

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