21821 ZIP Code – Deal Island, Maryland
21821 is a ZIP code serving Deal Island, Maryland in Somerset County with a population of approximately 765 residents. The median household income of $42,250 is well below the Maryland average and well below the national average. At $176,600, median home values run below the national average, with 83.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 96% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 15.4% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 8.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 56.5, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21840, 21867, 21627.
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ZIP 21821 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21821 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 765 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $176k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 56.5 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.4% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.4% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21840 – Nanticoke
- 21867 – Upper Fairmount
- 21627 – Crocheron
- 21865 – Tyaskin
- 21814 – Bivalve
- 21871 – Westover
- 21853 – Princess Anne
- 21672 – Toddville
- 21890 – Westover
- 21675 – Wingate
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21840 | NANTICOKE | 541 | Not provided |
| 21867 | UPPER FAIRMOUNT | 24 | Not provided |
| 21627 | CROCHERON | 27 | $76,250 |
| 21865 | TYASKIN | 393 | $94,118 |
| 21814 | BIVALVE | 81 | Not provided |