City

Salisbury, MD

4 ZIP codes  ·  Wicomico County  ·  Maryland

👥69,524Population
💰$68,129Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$254,675Median Home Value▼ 9% below avg
🎓41.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 31.1%Asian: 2.9%Other: 5%Race
White54.0%
Hispanic6.7%
Black31.1%
Asian2.9%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
15%
25–44
24%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty15.2% ▲ 52% above avg
College Grads41.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
No HS Diploma391 (1%)
HS Graduate13,363 (34.5%)
Some College4,132 (10.7%)
Associates4,963 (12.8%)
Bachelors3,421 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree12,467 (32.2%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.5%Some College: 10.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 32.2%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.5%
Some College10.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate32.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.5%Renter: 47.5%Tenure
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,129 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$254,674 ▼ 9% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,220/mo
Total Housing Units28,876
Vacant Units2,476

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

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

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Salisbury, MD

Salisbury is a city in Maryland, located in Wicomico County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 69,524 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.54 years.

Economically, Salisbury is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,128 is near the national average. Approximately 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Salisbury is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $254,674, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,219 per month.

The population of Salisbury is well-educated. 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (53.96%).

Salisbury, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Salisbury
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21801 30,063 $67,140 $286,800 $1,058 5.9% 43.4% 56.6%
21804 39,461 $68,882 $230,200 $1,343 7.9% 39.2% 49.3%