City

Parsonsburg, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Wicomico County  ·  Maryland

👥3,845Population
💰$74,966Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$233,600Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 89% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 7.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.8%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic0.8%
Black7.6%
Asian0.4%
Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 89% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.2%)
HS Graduate876 (36.7%)
Some College363 (15.2%)
Associates273 (11.4%)
Bachelors250 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree619 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 11.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College15.2%
Associates11.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.4%Renter: 26.6%Tenure
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,966 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$233,600 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,168/mo
Total Housing Units1,621
Vacant Units216

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
54%
About Parsonsburg, MD

Parsonsburg is a city in Maryland, located in Wicomico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,845 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Parsonsburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,966 is near the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Parsonsburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $233,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,168 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parsonsburg is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Parsonsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21849 3,845 $74,966 $233,600 $1,168 0.5% 36.4% 73.4%