21921 ZIP Code – Elkton, Maryland
Located in Elkton, Maryland, ZIP code 21921 is a large ZIP code within Cecil County with a population of approximately 45,081 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $80,999, which is below the Maryland average and near the national figure. Median home values of $274,800 are near the national average, with median rent coming in at $1,393 — above the national figure.
At 3.9%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate of 13.6% is near the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 27.9%, near the national average. The population has a median age of 39.1, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 21920, 21901, 19716.
ZIP Code 21921 Data
Population
45,081
Median Household Income
$80,999
Median Home Value
$250,000+
Median Rent
$1,393
Median Age
39.1
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.9%
County
Cecil County
State
Maryland
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ZIP 21921 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21921 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 45k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $80k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $274k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,393 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.1 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 27.9% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21920 – Elk Mills
- 21901 – North East
- 19716 – Newark
- 19717 – Newark
- 19702 – Newark
- 21914 – Charlestown
- 19713 – Newark
- 21915 – Chesapeake City
- 19711 – Newark
- 19701 – Bear
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21920 | ELK MILLS | 1,089 | $113,687 |
| 21901 | NORTH EAST | 19,938 | $105,876 |
| 19716 | NEWARK | Not provided | Not provided |
| 19717 | NEWARK | 6,129 | Not provided |
| 19702 | NEWARK | 56,571 | $90,281 |