| ZIP Code | 21801 |
|---|---|
| City | Salisbury |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Wicomico County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 36 ft |
| Latitude | 38.349417 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.67847 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 14.7% ▲ 47% above avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 126 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,494 (33.1%) |
| Some College | 1,436 (8.7%) |
| Associates | 2,340 (14.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,222 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,976 (36%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,140 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $286,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,058/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,140 |
| Vacant Units | 969 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,140 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 969 |
| Owner Occupied | 56.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 43.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 21801 is located in Salisbury, Maryland, within Wicomico County. With a population of 30,063, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.6 years. Economically, 21801 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,140 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21801 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $286,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,058 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (56.6%) and renters (43.4%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 21801 is majority White (53.62%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.7%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21801 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 21801 in Salisbury, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 30,063 residents, a median household income of $67,140, and a median home value of $286,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.