ZIP Code 21874 Demographics

Wicomico County, Maryland  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 21874 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,222

↓ 97.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$75,655

↑ +9.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$193,100

↓ 14.9% vs county

Median Age

36.7 yrs

↓ +1.7% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.3%

↓ +6.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 21874 compares to Wicomico County and Maryland overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 21874 $76k Wicomico $69k Maryland $98k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 21874 $193k Wicomico $227k Maryland $381k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

76.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,367

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 21874 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$193,100
Down Payment (20%)$38,620
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,225P&I: $976 | Tax: $193 | Ins: $56
Rent (Local Median)
$1,367
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $142/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 21874, sorted by distance.

21850 3.3 mi away wicomico county 21872 3.7 mi away worcester county 21849 6.0 mi away wicomico county 21875 11.2 mi away wicomico county 19940 13.1 mi away sussex county 19966 13.6 mi away sussex county 19956 14.8 mi away sussex county 19931 19.3 mi away sussex 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 21874 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.