City

Nanticoke, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Wicomico County  ·  Maryland

👥573Population
💰$120,324Median HH Income▲ 58% above avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊19.7%Unemployment▲ 303% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Other: 26%Race
White74.0%
Other26.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
18%
25–44
14%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.97
College Grads17.6% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment19.7% ▲ 303% above avg
HS Graduate170 (41.1%)
Some College100 (24.2%)
Associates71 (17.1%)
Graduate Degree73 (17.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 17.1%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
HS Grad41.1%
Some College24.2%
Associates17.1%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$120,324 ▲ 58% above avg
Total Housing Units404
Vacant Units211

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
59%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
36%
2000+
64%
About Nanticoke, MD

Nanticoke is a city in Maryland, located in Wicomico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 573 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Nanticoke is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $120,324 is significantly above the national average. The unemployment rate is 19.7%, more than double the national average.

The population of Nanticoke is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (74%).

Nanticoke, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Nanticoke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21840 573 $120,324 19.7% 17.6% 78.2%