| ZIP Code | 21665 |
|---|---|
| City | Sherwood |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Talbot County |
| Area Code | 410/667 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 38.754862 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.368111 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 62.5 yrs ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.84 |
| Below Poverty | 13.0% ▲ 30% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.0% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 8.7% ▲ 78% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 46 (31.7%) |
| Some College | 10 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 15 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 8 (5.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 66 (45.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $525,900 ▲ 89% above avg ↑ 10% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 189 |
| Vacant Units | 97 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 189 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 97 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.84 |
ZIP code 21665 is located in Sherwood, Maryland, within Talbot County. With a population of 169, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 62.5 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 21665 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $525,900 is significantly above the national average. Median home values have increased by 10% since 2019.
The population of 21665 is primarily White (89.35%). Residents are well-educated — 51.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.0%.
The unemployment rate in 21665 stands at 8.7%, which is significantly above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 62%.
Overall, ZIP code 21665 in Sherwood, MD is characterized as well-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.