Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 13.5% ▲ 35% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.8% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 526 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 21,065 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 6,440 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 7,833 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 5,376 (9.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 18,129 (30.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $71,893 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,840 ▼ 12% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,238/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 43,359 |
| Vacant Units | 3,831 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Wicomico County is located in Maryland and encompasses 18 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 102,871 residents. With a median age of 36.25, it is a relatively young county.
Wicomico County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $71,892 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.5% is above the national average.
Housing in Wicomico County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $244,840 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,237. Homeownership rates are high at 60.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Wicomico County are majority White (59.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Wicomico County, MD is a solidly middle-class area in Maryland. The 18 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21810 | Allen | 125 | $133,201 | $233,500 | — | 0.0% | 58.4% |
| 21875 | Delmar | 7,455 | $76,007 | $226,600 | $1,320 | 4.9% | 37.7% |
| 21826 | Fruitland | 5,656 | $63,472 | $211,200 | $1,346 | 8.2% | 44.2% |
| 21830 | Hebron | 5,001 | $110,015 | $244,900 | $1,413 | 4.6% | 54.9% |
| 21837 | Mardela Springs | 2,975 | $71,667 | $206,100 | $1,142 | 3.5% | 26.9% |
| 21840 | Nanticoke | 573 | $120,324 | — | — | 19.7% | 17.6% |
| 21849 | Parsonsburg | 3,845 | $74,966 | $233,600 | $1,168 | 0.5% | 36.4% |
| 21850 | Pittsville | 3,733 | $76,667 | $224,000 | $1,059 | 4.4% | 22.0% |
| 21856 | Quantico | 816 | $77,946 | $242,700 | — | 4.4% | 19.8% |
| 21801 | Salisbury | 30,063 | $67,140 | $286,800 | $1,058 | 5.9% | 43.4% |
| 21804 | Salisbury | 39,461 | $68,882 | $230,200 | $1,343 | 7.9% | 39.2% |
| 21861 | Sharptown | 806 | $85,714 | $186,700 | $1,118 | 3.8% | 31.1% |
| 21865 | Tyaskin | 310 | $80,398 | $165,200 | — | 0.0% | 58.7% |
| 21874 | Willards | 1,847 | $74,545 | $219,500 | $1,480 | 7.2% | 27.3% |