| ZIP Code | 21617 |
|---|---|
| City | Centreville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Queen Anne's County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 44 ft |
| Latitude | 39.049357 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.044545 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs ↓ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 3.6% ▼ 64% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.0% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 44% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 50 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,117 (30%) |
| Some College | 644 (9.1%) |
| Associates | 925 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 520 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,790 (39.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $117,668 ▲ 54% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $460,900 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,327/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,218 |
| Vacant Units | 271 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,218 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 271 |
| Owner Occupied | 78.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 21617 is located in Centreville, Maryland, within Queen Anne's County. With a population of 10,614, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years. Economically, 21617 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $117,668 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21617 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $460,900 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,327 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 78.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 21617 is primarily White (87.32%). Residents are well-educated — 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.6%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21617 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 21617 in Centreville, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 10,614 residents, a median household income of $117,668, and a median home value of $460,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.