| ZIP Code | 21657 |
|---|---|
| City | Queen Anne |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Queen Anne's County |
| Area Code | 410/667 |
| Elevation | 69 ft |
| Latitude | 38.938607 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.981087 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 49.2 yrs ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.83 |
| Below Poverty | 7.3% ▼ 27% below avg |
| College Grads | 42.8% ▲ 11% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.7% ▼ 66% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 32 (3.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 270 (31.4%) |
| Some College | 65 (7.6%) |
| Associates | 124 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 136 (15.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 232 (27%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,588 ▲ 40% above avg ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $354,400 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,750/mo |
| Total Units | 558 |
| Vacant Units | 17 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 558 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 17 |
| Owner Occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.83 |
ZIP code 21657 is located in Queen Anne, Maryland, within Queen Anne's County. With a population of 1,533, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 49.2 years. Economically, 21657 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,588 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21657 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $354,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,750 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 19% since 2019.
The population of 21657 is primarily White (72.47%). Residents are well-educated — 42.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.3%. Household income has declined by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21657 stands at 1.7%, which is well below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 21657 in Queen Anne, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,533 residents, a median household income of $106,588, and a median home value of $354,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.