21856 ZIP Code – Quantico, Maryland
ZIP code 21856 is a small ZIP code located in Quantico, Maryland, within Wicomico County with a population of approximately 924 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $74,167, which is below the Maryland average and near the national figure. Median home values of $292,700 are near the national average, with 80.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,193 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 97% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.7% is above the U.S. average. About 19.6% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 52.6, above the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21865, 21830, 21814.
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ZIP 21856 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21856 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 924 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $74k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $292k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,193 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.6 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.6% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21865 – Tyaskin
- 21830 – Hebron
- 21814 – Bivalve
- 21810 – Allen
- 21869 – Vienna
- 21837 – Mardela Springs
- 21840 – Nanticoke
- 21822 – Eden
- 21801 – Salisbury
- 21826 – Fruitland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21865 | TYASKIN | 393 | $94,118 |
| 21830 | HEBRON | 4,837 | $105,836 |
| 21814 | BIVALVE | 81 | Not provided |
| 21810 | ALLEN | 160 | $127,891 |
| 21869 | VIENNA | 943 | $66,375 |