| ZIP Code | 21797 |
|---|---|
| City | Woodbine |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Carroll County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 718 ft |
| Latitude | 39.331175 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.068606 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24027 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.98 |
| Below Poverty | 4.7% ▼ 53% below avg |
| College Grads | 55.6% ▲ 44% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 13% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,159 (21.1%) |
| Some College | 482 (8.8%) |
| Associates | 792 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 337 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,715 (49.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $185,435 ▲ 143% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $713,400 ▲ 156% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,241/mo |
| Total Units | 3,006 |
| Vacant Units | 70 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,006 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 70 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.98 |
ZIP code 21797 is located in Woodbine, Maryland, within Carroll County. With a population of 8,772, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44 years. Economically, 21797 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $185,435 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21797 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $713,400 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,241 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 21797 is primarily White (80.67%). Residents are well-educated — 55.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.7%. Household income has grown by 36% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21797 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 21797 in Woodbine, MD is characterized as affluent, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 8,772 residents, a median household income of $185,435, and a median home value of $713,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.