ZIP Code 21861 Demographics

Wicomico County, Maryland  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 21861 compared to county averages.

Total Population

776

↓ 99.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$83,125

↑ +19.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$164,100

↓ 27.7% vs county

Median Age

35.6 yrs

↑ 1.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

↑ 15.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 21861 compares to Wicomico County and Maryland overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 21861 $83k Wicomico $69k Maryland $98k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 21861 $164k Wicomico $227k Maryland $381k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.8%

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

Owner Occupancy

80.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,185

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 21861 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$164,100
Down Payment (20%)$32,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,042P&I: $830 | Tax: $164 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$1,185
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $143/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 21861, sorted by distance.

21659 4.4 mi away dorchester county 21837 5.7 mi away wicomico county 19931 6.3 mi away sussex county 21830 9.3 mi away wicomico county 19973 9.4 mi away sussex county 19940 9.5 mi away sussex county 21643 10.9 mi away dorchester county 21869 10.9 mi away dorchester county

About Wicomico County

Wicomico County is located in Maryland and has a total population of 103,815. The county's median household income is $69,421 and median home value is $226,900. ZIP code 21861 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Wicomico 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.