City

Secretary, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Dorchester County  ·  Maryland

👥598Population
💰$68,333Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$172,100Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓26.1%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.3%Hispanic: 19.2%Black: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White78.3%
Hispanic19.2%
Black0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
27%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
17%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.1% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma5 (1.4%)
HS Graduate166 (47.6%)
Some College58 (16.6%)
Associates29 (8.3%)
Bachelors35 (10%)
Graduate Degree56 (16%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 47.6%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 10%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad47.6%
Some College16.6%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors10.0%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.4%Renter: 32.6%Tenure
Owner67.4%
Renter32.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,333 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$172,100 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,135/mo
Total Housing Units269
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
62%
About Secretary, MD

Secretary is a city in Maryland, located in Dorchester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 598 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Secretary is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,333 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Secretary is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $172,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,135 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Secretary is moderately educated. 26.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (78.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Secretary
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21664 598 $68,333 $172,100 $1,135 6.2% 26.1% 67.4%