City

Linkwood, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dorchester County  ·  Maryland

👥390Population
💰$50,380Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂55.3Median Age
🎓22.1%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.5%Hispanic: 2.1%Black: 18.5%Race
White79.5%
Hispanic2.1%
Black18.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
11%
45–64
33%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.88
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads22.1% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
HS Graduate167 (63.7%)
Some College32 (12.2%)
Associates5 (1.9%)
Bachelors17 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree41 (15.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 63.7%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 1.9%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
HS Grad63.7%
Some College12.2%
Associates1.9%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
54%
$100k–$150k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,380 ▼ 34% below avg
Total Housing Units208

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
51%
About Linkwood, MD

Linkwood is a city in Maryland, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 390 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.3 years.

Economically, Linkwood is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,380 is below the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The population of Linkwood is less-educated. 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Linkwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21835 390 $50,380 5.3% 22.1% 72.1%