| ZIP Code | 21853 |
|---|---|
| City | Princess Anne |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Somerset County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 14 ft |
| Latitude | 38.20354 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.720887 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24039 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.2 yrs ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 23.7% ▲ 137% above avg |
| College Grads | 32.5% ▼ 16% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,392 (40%) |
| Some College | 829 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 726 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 623 (10.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,320 (22.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,710 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 50% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,000 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $973/mo ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,962 |
| Vacant Units | 1,169 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,962 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,169 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
ZIP code 21853 is located in Princess Anne, Maryland, within Somerset County. With a population of 11,161, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.2 years. Economically, 21853 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,710 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21853 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $973 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.5%) and renters (45.5%). Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 21853 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 48.8%. Residents are moderately educated — 32.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.7%. Household income has grown by 50% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21853 stands at 4.7%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 70%.
Overall, ZIP code 21853 in Princess Anne, MD is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 11,161 residents, a median household income of $51,710, and a median home value of $167,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.