| ZIP Code | 21649 |
|---|---|
| City | Marydel |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Caroline County |
| Area Code | 410/667 |
| Elevation | 68 ft |
| Latitude | 39.145558 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.78419 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24011 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.64 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 25.1% ▼ 35% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 89 (9.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 485 (49.7%) |
| Some College | 79 (8.1%) |
| Associates | 77 (7.9%) |
| Bachelors | 28 (2.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 217 (22.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $58,464 ▼ 23% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,200 ▼ 29% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,583/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 631 |
| Vacant Units | 98 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 631 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 98 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.64 |
ZIP code 21649 is located in Marydel, Maryland, within Caroline County. With a population of 1,938, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.7 years. Economically, 21649 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $58,464 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21649 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,583 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 85.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 21649 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.5%. Residents are moderately educated — 25.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%.
The unemployment rate in 21649 stands at 5.0%, which is near the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 66%.
Overall, ZIP code 21649 in Marydel, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,938 residents, a median household income of $58,464, and a median home value of $199,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.