21875 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21875, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21875 is a zip code in Wicomico County, Maryland, which covers District 1, Barren Creek, District 4, Pittsburg, District 5, Parsons, District 9, Salisbury, District 11, Delmar, District 15, and Hebron, with a total population of 7,052 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 21875 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21875.

The estimated population of people living in 21875 is 7,052, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21875 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,052
 -0.45% +14.82%
2020
7,084
+6.11%
-
2019
6,676
+3.34%
-
2018
6,460
+5.18%
-
2017
6,142
 - -

Population of 21875 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21875 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
63.1%
62.7%
 +0.64%
Black/African American
16%
18.7%
 -14.44%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
12.2%
13%
 -6.15%
Asian
3.1%
4%
 -22.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
1.7%
 +205.88%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21875 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 21875 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21875 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21875 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 +10.97% 40.9 +4.6% 46.6 +9.65%
2020 40.1 -13.95% 39.1 -13.11% 42.5 -9.57%
2019 46.6 +8.88% 45 +7.91% 47 +5.86%
2018 42.8 +4.65% 41.7 +8.88% 44.4 +4.96%
2017 40.9 - 38.3 - 42.3 -

The median age of the 21875 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 21875 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 9 490 3.06% 382 -47.16% 489 173
10 to 19 350 +50.2% 391 +48.42% 521 615
20 to 29 327 -21.81% 296 +40.9% 208 402
30 to 39 390 +9.02% 433 +20.07% 394 482
40 to 49 275 +20.96% 418 +19.01% 321 498
50 to 59 610 +1.74% 449 +23% 615 559
60 to 69 350 +43.29% 362 +39.2% 470 510
70+ 230 +25.21% 389 +35.51% 276 519

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21875 zip code is $65,294.00.

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 21875.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $71,976.00
  • 45 to 64
    $65,479.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,913.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21875 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 21875, 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 21875 is currently $74,432.00.

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.

1.80% of households in 21875 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 21875 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    31.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.90%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.65%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21875 is $31,664.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21875 by the total population of 21875.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21875 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21875 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
    11.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.98%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.72%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21875 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21875 zip over the age of 16 is 5,861.

Of those people, a total of 63.80% 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 21875 is 57.30%.

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 21875 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 607 57.50% 8.30%
20 to 24 years 302 85.40% 38.80%
25 to 29 years 308 82.80% 8.60%
30 to 34 years 419 100.00% 14.10%
35 to 44 years 762 91.10% 17.40%
45 to 54 years 998 65.20% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 690 68.30% 8.50%
60 to 64 years 687 65.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 663 19.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 425 14.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21875. 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 4,076 64.00% 14.70%
Black or African American 923 64.20% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 204 55.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 475 60.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 173 73.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 527 63.00% 13.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,024 63.70% 13.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21875 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 21875 is 3,356, with median earnings of $45,240.00.

Women in 21875 are earning approximately 61.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,356 $45,240.00
Male 1,549 $54,817.00
Female 1,807 $33,447.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21875 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 120 $67,206.00
Business and Financial 153 $52,829.00
Computer and Mathematical 116 $73,676.00
Architecture and Engineering 27 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 98 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 269 $56,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $70,291.00
Healthcare Practitioners 218 $52,171.00
Healthcare Support 83 $26,853.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 44 $0.00
Law Enforcement 103 $46,382.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $20,966.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 214 $26,151.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $21,557.00
Sales 572 $11,371.00
Office and Administrative Support 315 $25,642.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 188 $58,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 93 $62,434.00
Production 304 $54,509.00
Transportation and Material Moving 141 $64,336.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21875 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 21875.

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 78 $93,100.00 42 $66,324.00
Business and Financial 87 $55,347.00 66 $42,300.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $0.00 58 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 13 $0.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 36 $0.00 62 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 107 $84,964.00 162 $46,480.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 76 $70,291.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $0.00 191 $51,727.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 83 $26,853.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 36 $0.00 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 84 $57,632.00 19 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 59 $20,966.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $26,076.00 54 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 71 $21,557.00
Sales 136 $2,499.00 436 $12,339.00
Office and Administrative Support 45 $30,054.00 270 $25,608.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 188 $58,750.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 93 $62,434.00 0 $0.00
Production 156 $54,241.00 148 $63,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 141 $64,336.00 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 2,939 households in 21875, with an average household size of 2.4 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 1,874 families living in the 21875 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 21875:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,227 107 540 1,065
Average Household Size 2.92 4.03 3.27 1.2
Total Families 1,227 107 540 0
Average Household Size 2.89 3.05 3.04 0

Poverty

Of the 1,874 families living in 21875, 10.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21875:

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 3,216 housing units in 21875.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,939 91.39%
Vacant 277 8.61%

25.90% of the total 3,216 housing units in 21875 are rental units. This is approximately 833 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,074 are occupied by the owner - or 64.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21875 is $1,237.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21875 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    79
  • $500 to $999
    235
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    297
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    222
  • $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 21875 is $176,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21875 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    135
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    164
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    258
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    669
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    552
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    269
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    27
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21875. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21875 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    470
  • 1940 to 1949
    58
  • 1950 to 1959
    310
  • 1960 to 1969
    105
  • 1970 to 1979
    590
  • 1980 to 1989
    588
  • 1990 to 1999
    176
  • 2000 to 2009
    520
  • 2010 to 2013
    399
  • 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 21875 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    161
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,062
  • 2 vehicles available
    949
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    767

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21875 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21875 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21875.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    437
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    630
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    659
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    433
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    53
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    253
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    30
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    84
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    408
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    165
  • 90 or more minutes
    15

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21875 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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