| ZIP Code | 21677 |
|---|---|
| City | Woolford |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Dorchester County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 2 ft |
| Latitude | 38.472182 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.173844 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24019 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.0 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 33.0% ▲ 230% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 10.3% ▲ 111% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 84 (21.2%) |
| Some College | 75 (18.9%) |
| Associates | 102 (25.7%) |
| Bachelors | 55 (13.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 81 (20.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $112,578 ▲ 48% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $439,300 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 279 |
| Vacant Units | 68 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 279 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 68 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 21677 is located in Woolford, Maryland, within Dorchester County. With a population of 534, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55 years. Economically, 21677 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $112,578 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21677 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $439,300 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 21677 is primarily White (98.69%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.0%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21677 stands at 10.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 21677 in Woolford, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 534 residents, a median household income of $112,578, and a median home value of $439,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.