21659 ZIP Code – Rhodesdale, Maryland
21659 is a small ZIP code in Rhodesdale, Maryland, part of Dorchester County with a population of approximately 1,225 residents. At $68,393, the median household income here runs below the Maryland average and near the U.S. average. Median home values of $161,400 are below the national average, with 83.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $788 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 0.4%, well below the national average. About 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 9.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 50.2, above the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 21861, 21643, 21631.
ZIP Code 21659 Data
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ZIP 21659 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21659 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,225 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $161k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $788 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.2 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.8% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21861 – Sharptown
- 21643 – Hurlock
- 21631 – East New Market
- 21835 – Linkwood
- 21837 – Mardela Springs
- 21664 – Secretary
- 19931 – Bethel
- 19973 – Seaford
- 21632 – Federalsburg
- 21869 – Vienna
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21861 | SHARPTOWN | 776 | $83,125 |
| 21643 | HURLOCK | 5,021 | $52,143 |
| 21631 | EAST NEW MARKET | 2,787 | $67,181 |
| 21835 | LINKWOOD | 382 | $34,659 |
| 21837 | MARDELA SPRINGS | 3,165 | $81,173 |