ZIP Code 21863
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Worcester County, Maryland.
- Population
- 5,202
- Median household income
- $71,250
- Median home value
- $245,500
+11.7%’19–’23
+26.5%’19–’23
+42.1%’19–’23
ZIP Code 21863 (Worcester County, Maryland) is home to about 5,202 residents. Its median household income of $71,250 runs below the Worcester County figure of $81,455.
Between 2019 and 2023, ZIP Code 21863's population grew 11.7% from 4,657 to 5,202, while its median gross rent rose 25.1% from $846 to $1,058.
14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Households average 2.50 people.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 5,202
- Median age
- 38.3 yrs
- Median household income
- $71,250
- Median home value
- $245,500
- Median gross rent
- $1,058
- Housing units
- 2,152
- Homeownership rate
- 74.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.4%
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–20234,6575,202
$56,338$71,250
$172,800$245,500
$846$1,058
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,657 | $56,338 | $172,800 | $846 |
| 2020 | 4,578 | $61,857 | $172,200 | $873 |
| 2021 | 4,904 | $61,019 | $189,900 | $934 |
| 2022 | 4,913 | $67,107 | $218,600 | $1,028 |
| 2023 | 5,202 | $71,250 | $245,500 | $1,058 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 51.8%
5 to 1723.1%
18 to 248.8%
25 to 3411.0%
35 to 4414.9%
45 to 548.5%
55 to 6411.4%
65 to 749.5%
75 and over10.9%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 95 | 1.8% |
| 5 to 17 | 1,202 | 23.1% |
| 18 to 24 | 460 | 8.8% |
| 25 to 34 | 570 | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 | 777 | 14.9% |
| 45 to 54 | 444 | 8.5% |
| 55 to 64 | 592 | 11.4% |
| 65 to 74 | 493 | 9.5% |
| 75 and over | 569 | 10.9% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 3,694 | 71.0% |
| Black or African American | 1,144 | 22.0% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 3.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 143 | 2.7% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma7.6%
High school graduate42.0%
Some college or associate's24.0%
Bachelor's degree13.4%
Graduate or professional degree12.9%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 262 | 7.6% |
| High school graduate | 1,447 | 42.0% |
| Some college or associate's | 828 | 24.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 463 | 13.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 445 | 12.9% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 25 min
Drove alone79.6%
Carpooled11.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walked2.6%
Bicycle0.3%
Worked from home5.8%
Other means0.7%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 1,808 | 79.6% |
| Carpooled | 252 | 11.1% |
| Public transit | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked | 59 | 2.6% |
| Bicycle | 6 | 0.3% |
| Worked from home | 132 | 5.8% |
| Other means | 15 | 0.7% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 447 | 20.9% |
| 15 to 29 min | 999 | 46.7% |
| 30 to 44 min | 490 | 22.9% |
| 45 to 59 min | 118 | 5.5% |
| 60+ min | 86 | 4.0% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.50
- Poverty rate
- 14.2% (698 of 4,912)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 1,160 | 59.2% |
| Nonfamily households | 801 | 40.8% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1975
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 1,961 | 91.1% |
| Vacant | 191 | 8.9% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 1,464 | 74.7% |
| Renter-occupied | 497 | 25.3% |
1-unit, detached87.0%
1-unit, attached2.3%
2 to 4 units1.4%
5 to 19 units4.3%
20 or more units2.2%
Mobile home & other2.8%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 1,872 | 87.0% |
| 1-unit, attached | 49 | 2.3% |
| 2 to 4 units | 30 | 1.4% |
| 5 to 19 units | 93 | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 47 | 2.2% |
| Mobile home & other | 61 | 2.8% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 21863
- Land area
- 123 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.73 sq mi
- Center point
- 38.1879, -75.3990
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- Most densely populated
- Highest median household income
- Highest median home value
- Most affordable home values
- Highest median gross rent
- Cheapest median gross rent
- Oldest by median age
- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)