City

Hurlock, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dorchester County  ·  Maryland

👥5,176Population
💰$61,708Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$220,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓21.6%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 34.9% Female 65.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.6%Hispanic: 4%Black: 28.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.1%Race
White60.6%
Hispanic4.0%
Black28.5%
Asian0.8%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty16.3% ▲ 63% above avg
College Grads21.6% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma49 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,488 (46.7%)
Some College351 (11%)
Associates609 (19.1%)
Bachelors322 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree367 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 11%Associates: 19.1%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 11.5%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College11.0%
Associates19.1%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,708 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$220,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$739/mo
Total Housing Units2,323
Vacant Units310

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
58%
About Hurlock, MD

Hurlock is a city in Maryland, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,176 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Hurlock is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,708 is below the national average. Approximately 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hurlock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $220,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $739 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hurlock is less-educated. 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (60.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hurlock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21643 5,176 $61,708 $220,000 $739 4.7% 21.6% 84.4%