City

Deal Island, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maryland

👥736Population
💰$51,500Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂56.5Median Age
🏠$151,700Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓16.2%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.3% Female 55.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 4.5%Black: 4.4%Other: 0.3%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic4.5%
Black4.4%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
9%
18–24
3%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age56.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads16.2% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (1.6%)
HS Graduate207 (36.1%)
Some College194 (33.9%)
Associates70 (12.2%)
Bachelors40 (7%)
Graduate Degree53 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 33.9%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad36.1%
Some College33.9%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.8%Renter: 10.2%Tenure
Owner89.8%
Renter10.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,500 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$151,700 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,356/mo
Total Housing Units695
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
45%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Deal Island, MD

Deal Island is a city in Maryland, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 736 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.5 years.

Economically, Deal Island is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,500 is below the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Deal Island is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,356 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Deal Island is less-educated. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Deal Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21821 736 $51,500 $151,700 $1,356 1.9% 16.2% 89.8%