ZIP Code 21629 Demographics

Caroline County, Maryland  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 21629 compared to county averages.

Total Population

9,988

↓ 70.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,541

↑ +0.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$279,500

↑ +8.0% vs county

Median Age

39.5 yrs

↓ 0.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

↓ +39.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 21629 compares to Caroline County and Maryland overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 21629 $66k Caroline $65k Maryland $98k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 21629 $280k Caroline $259k Maryland $381k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.7%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

75.1%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,151

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 21629 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$279,500
Down Payment (20%)$55,900
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,775P&I: $1413 | Tax: $280 | Ins: $82
Rent (Local Median)
$1,151
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $624/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 21629, sorted by distance.

21660 7.3 mi away caroline county 21639 7.3 mi away caroline county 21655 9.5 mi away caroline county 21632 9.8 mi away caroline county 19952 11.5 mi away kent county 19950 12.8 mi away sussex county 19933 14.7 mi away sussex county 19943 15.4 mi away kent county

About Caroline County

Caroline County is located in Maryland and has a total population of 33,320. The county's median household income is $65,326 and median home value is $258,800. ZIP code 21629 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Caroline County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.