| ZIP Code | 21673 |
|---|---|
| City | Trappe |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Talbot County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 55 ft |
| Latitude | 38.642285 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.043492 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.4 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 35.5% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 55% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 14 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 651 (34.1%) |
| Some College | 313 (16.4%) |
| Associates | 254 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 109 (5.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 568 (29.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,500 ≈ Avg ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $351,400 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,360/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,553 |
| Vacant Units | 399 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,553 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 399 |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 21673 is located in Trappe, Maryland, within Talbot County. With a population of 2,839, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.4 years. Economically, 21673 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,500 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21673 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $351,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,360 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 21673 is primarily White (71.19%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 4% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21673 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 21673 in Trappe, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,839 residents, a median household income of $72,500, and a median home value of $351,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.