| ZIP Code | 21804 |
|---|---|
| City | Salisbury |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Wicomico County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 42 ft |
| Latitude | 38.314082 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.532106 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 15.6% ▲ 56% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 61% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 265 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,869 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 2,696 (12.2%) |
| Associates | 2,623 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 2,199 (9.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,491 (29.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,882 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $230,200 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,343/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,736 |
| Vacant Units | 1,507 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,736 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,507 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 21804 is located in Salisbury, Maryland, within Wicomico County. With a population of 39,461, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.2 years. Economically, 21804 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,882 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21804 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $230,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,343 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.3%) and renters (50.7%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 21804 is majority White (54.22%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.6%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21804 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 21804 in Salisbury, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 39,461 residents, a median household income of $68,882, and a median home value of $230,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.