| ZIP Code | 21634 |
|---|---|
| City | Fishing Creek |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Area Code | 410/667 |
| Latitude | 38.285946 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.194292 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 2.3% ▼ 77% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 100 (38.2%) |
| Some College | 36 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 18 (6.9%) |
| Bachelors | 30 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 78 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,750 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,000 ≈ Avg ↓ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 342 |
| Vacant Units | 168 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 342 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 168 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 21634 is located in Fishing Creek, Maryland, within Dorchester County. With a population of 394, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 21634 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,750 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21634 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $275,000 is near the national average. Median home values have decreased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 21634 is primarily White (98.98%). Residents are well-educated — 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.3%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 21634 in Fishing Creek, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 394 residents, a median household income of $58,750, and a median home value of $275,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.