ZIP Code 21821 Demographics

Somerset County, Maryland  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 21821 compared to county averages.

Total Population

765

↓ 96.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$42,250

↓ 19.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$176,600

↑ +12.3% vs county

Median Age

45.3 yrs

↓ +19.2% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

↑ 24.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 21821 compares to Somerset County and Maryland overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 21821 $42k Somerset $52k Maryland $98k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 21821 $177k Somerset $157k Maryland $381k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

10.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

92.3%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

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per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 21821 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$176,600
Down Payment (20%)$35,320
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,122P&I: $893 | Tax: $177 | Ins: $52
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $378/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 21821, sorted by distance.

21840 6.5 mi away wicomico county 21867 7.9 mi away somerset county 21814 8.9 mi away wicomico county 21865 9.2 mi away wicomico county 21871 11.2 mi away somerset county 21853 11.4 mi away somerset county 21890 11.8 mi away somerset county 21817 13.6 mi away somerset county

About Somerset County

Somerset County is located in Maryland and has a total population of 24,672. The county's median household income is $52,149 and median home value is $157,200. ZIP code 21821 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Somerset 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.