City

Fishing Creek, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dorchester County  ·  Maryland

👥394Population
💰$58,750Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$275,000Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.8% Female 64.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Other: 1%Race
White99.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
19%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
12%
45–64
24%
65+
22%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty2.3% ▼ 77% below avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate100 (38.2%)
Some College36 (13.7%)
Associates18 (6.9%)
Bachelors30 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree78 (29.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
HS Grad38.2%
Some College13.7%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
18%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,750 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$275,000 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units342
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
72%
About Fishing Creek, MD

Fishing Creek is a city in Maryland, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 394 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Fishing Creek is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,750 is below the national average. Approximately 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Fishing Creek is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,000, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fishing Creek is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (98.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fishing Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21634 394 $58,750 $275,000 0.0% 41.2% 100.0%