| ZIP Code | 21613 |
|---|---|
| City | Cambridge |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 6 ft |
| Latitude | 38.502789 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.078875 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 19.7% ▲ 97% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.8% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 208 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,566 (39.3%) |
| Some College | 1,467 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 1,809 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 980 (8.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,594 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,171 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $279,700 ≈ Avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $965/mo ↑ 11% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,331 |
| Vacant Units | 1,721 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,331 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,721 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 21613 is located in Cambridge, Maryland, within Dorchester County. With a population of 18,167, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.1 years. Economically, 21613 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,171 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21613 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $279,700 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $965 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.3%) and renters (47.7%). Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 21613 is majority White (51.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 19.7%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21613 stands at 5.4%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 21613 in Cambridge, MD is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 18,167 residents, a median household income of $53,171, and a median home value of $279,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.