| ZIP Code | 21822 |
|---|---|
| City | Eden |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 24 ft |
| Latitude | 38.288379 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.660963 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24045 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.61 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.1% ▼ 25% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.1% ▲ 148% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 3 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 619 (42.5%) |
| Some College | 235 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 176 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 77 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 346 (23.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,500 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,100 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $877/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,056 |
| Vacant Units | 60 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 60 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.61 |
ZIP code 21822 is located in Eden, Maryland, within Worcester County. With a population of 2,603, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.5 years. Economically, 21822 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21822 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $220,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $877 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 21822 is majority White (63.54%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.1%. Household income has grown by 11% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21822 stands at 12.1%, which is more than double the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 21822 in Eden, MD is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,603 residents, a median household income of $51,500, and a median home value of $220,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.