ZIP Code 21659 Demographics

Dorchester County, Maryland  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 21659 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,225

↓ 96.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$68,393

↑ +19.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$161,400

↓ 28.6% vs county

Median Age

51.1 yrs

↓ +16.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.4%

↑ 93.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 21659 compares to Dorchester County and Maryland overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 21659 $68k Dorchester $57k Maryland $98k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 21659 $161k Dorchester $226k Maryland $381k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

89.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$788

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 21659 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$161,400
Down Payment (20%)$32,280
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,024P&I: $816 | Tax: $161 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$788
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $236/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 21659, sorted by distance.

21861 4.4 mi away wicomico county 21643 6.5 mi away dorchester county 19931 8.6 mi away sussex county 21837 8.6 mi away wicomico county 19973 9.8 mi away sussex county 21869 11.4 mi away dorchester county 21830 12.9 mi away wicomico county 19940 13.6 mi away sussex county

About Dorchester County

Dorchester County is located in Maryland and has a total population of 32,557. The county's median household income is $57,490 and median home value is $226,000. ZIP code 21659 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Dorchester 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.