City

Willards, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Wicomico County  ·  Maryland

👥1,847Population
💰$74,545Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$219,500Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.7%Hispanic: 19.7%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 7.7%Race
White69.7%
Hispanic19.7%
Black2.3%
Asian0.5%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
24%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty25.9% ▲ 159% above avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate393 (37.4%)
Some College219 (20.8%)
Associates149 (14.2%)
Bachelors71 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree216 (20.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37.4%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.4%
Some College20.8%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
43%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,545 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$219,500 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,480/mo
Total Housing Units768
Vacant Units54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
53%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Willards, MD

Willards is a city in Maryland, located in Wicomico County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,847 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Willards is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,545 is near the national average. Approximately 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Willards is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,480 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Willards is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Willards
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21874 1,847 $74,545 $219,500 $1,480 7.2% 27.3% 71.3%