City

Delmar, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Wicomico County  ·  Maryland

👥7,455Population
💰$76,007Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.7Median Age
🏠$226,600Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓37.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.7%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 19.3%Asian: 5.5%Other: 2.1%Race
White63.7%
Hispanic8.9%
Black19.3%
Asian5.5%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads37.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma64 (1.3%)
HS Graduate1,530 (31.5%)
Some College406 (8.4%)
Associates1,025 (21.1%)
Bachelors519 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree1,310 (27%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 31.5%Some College: 8.4%Associates: 21.1%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 27%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad31.5%
Some College8.4%
Associates21.1%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate27.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,007 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$226,600 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,320/mo
Total Housing Units3,553
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
61%
About Delmar, MD

Delmar is a city in Maryland, located in Wicomico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,455 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.7 years.

Economically, Delmar is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,007 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Delmar is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,320 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Delmar is moderately educated. 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (63.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Delmar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21875 7,455 $76,007 $226,600 $1,320 4.9% 37.7% 70.8%