City

Fruitland, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Wicomico County  ·  Maryland

👥5,656Population
💰$63,472Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂31.7Median Age
🏠$211,200Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓44.2%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 68% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Hispanic: 14%Black: 27.1%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4.8%Race
White50.7%
Hispanic14.0%
Black27.1%
Asian3.5%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
16%
18–24
16%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty15.5% ▲ 55% above avg
College Grads44.2% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 68% above avg
HS Graduate1,203 (38.9%)
Some College221 (7.1%)
Associates302 (9.8%)
Bachelors134 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree1,233 (39.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 4.3%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
HS Grad38.9%
Some College7.1%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors4.3%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.6%Renter: 36.4%Tenure
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,472 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$211,200 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units2,148
Vacant Units158

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Fruitland, MD

Fruitland is a city in Maryland, located in Wicomico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,656 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.7 years.

Economically, Fruitland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,472 is below the national average. Approximately 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Fruitland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $211,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fruitland is well-educated. 44.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (50.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fruitland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21826 5,656 $63,472 $211,200 $1,346 8.2% 44.2% 63.6%