| ZIP Code | 21872 |
|---|---|
| City | Whaleyville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 39 ft |
| Latitude | 38.415131 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.29926 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.6 yrs ↓ 41% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.25 |
| Below Poverty | 5.6% ▼ 44% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.1% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 96 (19.5%) |
| Some College | 18 (3.7%) |
| Associates | 137 (27.8%) |
| Bachelors | 22 (4.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 220 (44.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $114,625 ▲ 50% above avg ↑ 143% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $385,700 ▲ 38% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 315 |
| Vacant Units | 15 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 315 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 15 |
| Owner Occupied | 92.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 8.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.25 |
ZIP code 21872 is located in Whaleyville, Maryland, within Worcester County. With a population of 675, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.6 years. Economically, 21872 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $114,625 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21872 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $385,700 is above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 92.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 25% since 2019.
The population of 21872 is primarily White (98.81%). Residents are well-educated — 49.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.6%. Household income has grown by 143% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 56% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 39%.
Overall, ZIP code 21872 in Whaleyville, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 675 residents, a median household income of $114,625, and a median home value of $385,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.