City

Mardela Springs, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Wicomico County  ·  Maryland

👥2,975Population
💰$71,667Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$206,100Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓26.9%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.0% Female 54.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.9%Hispanic: 6.2%Black: 26.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2%Race
White64.9%
Hispanic6.2%
Black26.1%
Asian0.9%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty4.9% ▼ 51% below avg
College Grads26.9% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.6%)
HS Graduate875 (46.3%)
Some College220 (11.7%)
Associates273 (14.5%)
Bachelors130 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree378 (20%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 11.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 20%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College11.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate20.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,667 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$206,100 ▼ 26% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,142/mo
Total Housing Units1,255
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Mardela Springs, MD

Mardela Springs is a city in Maryland, located in Wicomico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,975 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Mardela Springs is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,667 is near the national average. Approximately 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mardela Springs is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $206,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,142 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mardela Springs is moderately educated. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (64.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mardela Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21837 2,975 $71,667 $206,100 $1,142 3.5% 26.9% 86.5%