| ZIP Code | 21638 |
|---|---|
| City | Grasonville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Queen Anne's County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 6 ft |
| Latitude | 38.940201 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.207604 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.65 |
| Below Poverty | 8.3% ▼ 17% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.8% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 46% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 33 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 838 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 370 (11%) |
| Associates | 448 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 230 (6.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,448 (43%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $130,804 ▲ 71% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $491,000 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,630/mo ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,219 |
| Vacant Units | 319 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,219 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 319 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.65 |
ZIP code 21638 is located in Grasonville, Maryland, within Queen Anne's County. With a population of 5,068, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.8 years. Economically, 21638 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $130,804 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21638 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $491,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,630 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 15% since 2019.
The population of 21638 is primarily White (80.39%). Residents are well-educated — 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21638 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 21638 in Grasonville, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,068 residents, a median household income of $130,804, and a median home value of $491,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.