City

Rhodesdale, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dorchester County  ·  Maryland

👥1,480Population
💰$68,889Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂50.2Median Age
🏠$202,100Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓15.9%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.3% Female 44.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.7%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 13.2%Asian: 0.9%Other: 0.4%Race
White83.7%
Hispanic1.9%
Black13.2%
Asian0.9%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
2%
25–44
17%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.95
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads15.9% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 92% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (2.1%)
HS Graduate565 (58.2%)
Some College110 (11.3%)
Associates121 (12.5%)
Bachelors48 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree106 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 58.2%Some College: 11.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad58.2%
Some College11.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,889 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$202,100 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$876/mo
Total Housing Units570
Vacant Units68

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
55%
About Rhodesdale, MD

Rhodesdale is a city in Maryland, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,480 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.2 years.

Economically, Rhodesdale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,889 is near the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rhodesdale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $202,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $876 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rhodesdale is less-educated. 15.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.65%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rhodesdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21659 1,480 $68,889 $202,100 $876 0.4% 15.9% 78.9%