ZIP Code 21829 Demographics

Worcester County, Maryland  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 21829 compared to county averages.

Total Population

394

↓ 99.3% vs county

Median HH Income

—

No county data

Median Home Value

$202,800

↓ 34.6% vs county

Median Age

64.8 yrs

↓ +28.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

14.3%

↓ +119.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 21829 compares to Worcester County and Maryland overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income Worcester $77k Maryland $98k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 21829 $203k Worcester $310k Maryland $381k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

29.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

93.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 21829 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$202,800
Down Payment (20%)$40,560
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,287P&I: $1025 | Tax: $203 | Ins: $59
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $213/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 21829, sorted by distance.

21864 4.0 mi away worcester county 21863 6.8 mi away worcester county 23356 7.3 mi away accomack county 21851 9.0 mi away worcester county 23395 9.6 mi away accomack county 21841 11.4 mi away worcester county 23415 12.2 mi away accomack county 21804 17.2 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 21829 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.