ZIP Code 21822 Demographics

Worcester County, Maryland  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 21822 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,686

↓ 94.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$42,346

↓ 44.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$178,300

↓ 42.5% vs county

Median Age

36.5 yrs

↑ 27.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.1%

↓ +9.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 21822 compares to Worcester County and Maryland overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 21822 $42k Worcester $77k Maryland $98k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 21822 $178k Worcester $310k Maryland $381k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

69.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$936

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 21822 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$178,300
Down Payment (20%)$35,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,132P&I: $902 | Tax: $178 | Ins: $52
Rent (Local Median)
$936
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $196/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 21822, sorted by distance.

21826 3.0 mi away wicomico county 21810 4.2 mi away wicomico county 21853 6.5 mi away somerset county 21890 8.9 mi away somerset county 21865 11.1 mi away wicomico county 21871 12.9 mi away somerset county 21814 13.5 mi away wicomico county 21840 13.9 mi away wicomico county

About Worcester County

Worcester County is located in Maryland and has a total population of 52,827. The county's median household income is $76,689 and median home value is $310,300. ZIP code 21822 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Worcester 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.