21659 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21659, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21659 is a zip code in Dorchester County, Maryland, which covers District 1, Fork, District 2, East New Market, District 3, Vienna, District 15, Hurlock, District 17, and Salem, with a total population of 1,163 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 21659 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21659.

The estimated population of people living in 21659 is 1,163, with a median age of 50.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21659 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,163
 -22.93% -10.95%
2020
1,509
+11.28%
-
2019
1,356
+0.07%
-
2018
1,355
+3.75%
-
2017
1,306
 - -

Population of 21659 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21659 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.9%
74.8%
 +1.47%
Black/African American
21.2%
22%
 -3.64%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Asian
2.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.6%
2.4%
 -75.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21659 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 21659 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21659 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21659 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.8 +0.4% 55.4 -0.72% 48 +1.69%
2020 50.6 -3.44% 55.8 -1.76% 47.2 -1.67%
2019 52.4 -3.14% 56.8 -0.87% 48 -1.23%
2018 54.1 -1.28% 57.3 -0.52% 48.6 +5.88%
2017 54.8 - 57.6 - 45.9 -

The median age of the 21659 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 21659 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 33 53.67% 48 11.72% 13 46
10 to 19 61 +62.76% 110 -34.18% 76 71
20 to 29 16 +24.6% 51 -23.06% 20 38
30 to 39 26 71.4% 45 +13.85% 24 50
40 to 49 48 +47.47% 103 8.94% 73 99
50 to 59 193 -6.39% 161 -21.59% 174 125
60 to 69 154 +8.44% 86 -64.1% 158 37
70+ 87 35% 84 -8.41% 83 76

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21659 zip code is $81,065.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 21659.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $22,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21659 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 21659, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 21659 is currently $105,425.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

7.89% of households in 21659 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 21659 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.27%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.89%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21659 is $38,650.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21659 by the total population of 21659.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21659 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21659 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.42%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8.55%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.70%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21659 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21659 zip over the age of 16 is 1,029.

Of those people, a total of 57.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 21659 is 57.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 21659 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 72 40.30% 3.40%
20 to 24 years 43 90.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 15 13.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 11 90.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 106 89.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 297 76.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 131 76.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 172 44.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 42 33.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 140 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21659. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 751 57.30% 0.20%
Black or African American 244 59.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 27 55.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 7 42.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 751 57.30% 0.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21659 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 21659 is 592, with median earnings of $45,214.00.

Women in 21659 are earning approximately 35.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 592 $45,214.00
Male 286 $75,000.00
Female 306 $26,571.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21659 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 85 $46,211.00
Business and Financial 11 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 15 $24,375.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 13 $6,477.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $88,359.00
Healthcare Support 28 $16,300.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 1 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $38,512.00
Personal Care and Service 45 $27,813.00
Sales 60 $105,357.00
Office and Administrative Support 85 $31,086.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 64 $76,000.00
Production 1 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $50,170.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21659 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 21659.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 28 $104,286.00 57 $0.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 39 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 12 $0.00 3 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 13 $6,477.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17 $0.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 28 $16,300.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 22 $0.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 45 $27,813.00
Sales 34 $106,518.00 26 $21,196.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 85 $31,086.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 64 $76,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 1 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 47 $50,170.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 393 households in 21659, with an average household size of 2.96 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 247 families living in the 21659 zip code with an average family size of 3.61 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 21659:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 201 23 23 146
Average Household Size 3.83 2.74 2.57 1.86
Total Families 201 23 23 0
Average Household Size 3.83 2.74 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 247 families living in 21659, 1.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21659:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 475 housing units in 21659.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 393 82.74%
Vacant 82 17.26%

7.79% of the total 475 housing units in 21659 are rental units. This is approximately 37 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 356 are occupied by the owner - or 74.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21659 is $720.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21659 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    34
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21659 is $150,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21659 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    27
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    40
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    111
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    19
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    65
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    94
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21659. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21659 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    106
  • 1940 to 1949
    1
  • 1950 to 1959
    58
  • 1960 to 1969
    54
  • 1970 to 1979
    27
  • 1980 to 1989
    25
  • 1990 to 1999
    86
  • 2000 to 2009
    118
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 21659 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    12
  • 1 vehicle available
    43
  • 2 vehicles available
    176
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    162

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21659 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21659 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21659.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    67
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    0
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    40
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    33
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    56
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    52
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    123
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    57
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    67
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    60
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1
  • 90 or more minutes
    1

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21659 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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