City

Sharptown, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Wicomico County  ·  Maryland

👥806Population
💰$85,714Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$186,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓31.1%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 6%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.4%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic1.4%
Black6.0%
Asian1.4%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty4.6% ▼ 54% below avg
College Grads31.1% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (1.8%)
HS Graduate207 (38.1%)
Some College74 (13.6%)
Associates84 (15.4%)
Bachelors64 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree105 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College13.6%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.7%Renter: 15.3%Tenure
Owner84.7%
Renter15.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
43%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,714 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$186,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,118/mo
Total Housing Units354
Vacant Units40

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
68%
About Sharptown, MD

Sharptown is a city in Maryland, located in Wicomico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 806 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Sharptown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,714 is near the national average. Approximately 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sharptown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,118 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sharptown is moderately educated. 31.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sharptown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21861 806 $85,714 $186,700 $1,118 3.8% 31.1% 84.7%