City

Crisfield, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maryland

👥4,102Population
💰$53,139Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$159,600Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓29.8%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 41.6% Female 58.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.8%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 19.7%Asian: 1%Other: 4.3%Race
White71.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Black19.7%
Asian1.0%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads29.8% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma31 (1.1%)
HS Graduate997 (36.4%)
Some College568 (20.7%)
Associates328 (12%)
Bachelors222 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree595 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 36.4%Some College: 20.7%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad36.4%
Some College20.7%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.4%Renter: 30.6%Tenure
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,139 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$159,600 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$729/mo
Total Housing Units2,511
Vacant Units658

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About Crisfield, MD

Crisfield is a city in Maryland, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,102 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Crisfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,139 is below the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Crisfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $159,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $729 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crisfield is moderately educated. 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.79%).

Crisfield, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Crisfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21817 4,102 $53,139 $159,600 $729 7.5% 29.8% 69.4%