21797 ZIP Code
Woodbine, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21797 |
| City/Town: | Woodbine |
| County: | Carroll |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 9,034 |
| Median Household Income: | $179,271 |
| Per Capita Income: | $67,877 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,006 |
| Median Home Value: | $674,500 |
| Land Area: | 43.7 sq miles
113.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3312, -77.0686 |
Population Information (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 9,034 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,570 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,464 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 553 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 687 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 481 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 777 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 480 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 703 | 7.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 820 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,560 | 17.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 914 | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 861 | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 779 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 344 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 75 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $674,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,012 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,006 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,962 | 98.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 44 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,688 | 90.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 274 | 9.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,056 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 65 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 336 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,379 | 22.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,174 | 19.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 374 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,521 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,207 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21797 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $179,271 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $206,727 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $188,490 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $67,877 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,745 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,446 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 258 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,425 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,537 | 79.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 673 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 236 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,951 | 88.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 199 | 2.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 27 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 391 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 22 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 444 | 4.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 56 | 0.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 286 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 156 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 66 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21797 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 31 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 128 | 4.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 140 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 156 | 5.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 129 | 4.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 274 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 421 | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 390 | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,293 | 43.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21797 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,117 | 70.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 310 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 889 | 20.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 40.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21797 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 128 | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 568 | 12.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 222 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 111 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 384 | 8.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 127 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 341 | 7.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 898 | 20.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 794 | 17.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 264 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 173 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 399 | 9.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 8,616 | 95.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,436 | 82.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,054 | 22.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 373 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21797 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,477 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 849 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 900 | 30.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 43 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 36 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 116 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21797 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,788 | 92.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 40 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 71 | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 44 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 63 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21797 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 265 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 321 | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 764 | 25.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 375 | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 620 | 20.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 203 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 149 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 58 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 251 | 8.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21797 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 21 | 0.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 326 | 10.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 938 | 31.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,098 | 36.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 623 | 20.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21797 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 245 | 8.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 368 | 12.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,486 | 50.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 622 | 21.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 113 | 3.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 50 | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 45 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21797 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 49 | 1.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 279 | 9.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,156 | 39.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,478 | 49.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21797 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 21 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 7 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 8 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 49 | 1.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 674 | 25.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,601 | 59.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 328 | 12.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21797 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,221 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $926 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,012 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.14 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.08 | 2.38 |
Households (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,962 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,031 | 68.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 807 | 27.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 405 | 13.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 362 | 12.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,058 | 35.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 822 | 27.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.04 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.44 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21797 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,609 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 957 | 26.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,172 | 60.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 99 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 319 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,135 | 31.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21797 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,450 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 197 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 946 | 38.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 656 | 26.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 540 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,846 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 492 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,989 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 939 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 119 | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 565 | 60.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 255 | 27.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21797 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,452 | 93.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 452 | 5.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 176 | 38.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 237 | 52.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 28 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 8.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21797 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,612 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 144 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 422 | 293.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 422 | 293.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 422 | 293.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 97 | 67.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 50 | 34.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 24 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21797 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,481 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,863 | 92.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 618 | 7.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 69 | 0.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 219 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 109 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 221 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21797 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,962 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,868 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Woodbine, MD21797