21801 ZIP Code
Salisbury, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21801 |
| City/Town: | Salisbury |
| County: | Wicomico |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 30,766 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,750 |
| Per Capita Income: | $34,491 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,450 |
| Median Home Value: | $261,900 |
| Land Area: | 40.1 sq miles
103.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3494, -75.6785 |
Population Information (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,766 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,616 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,150 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,415 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,712 | 8.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,121 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,811 | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,326 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,475 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,262 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,083 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,187 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,022 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,378 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,305 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 669 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $261,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $981 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,450 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,518 | 92.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 932 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,375 | 55.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,143 | 44.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,381 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,095 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,518 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,490 | 28.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,521 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,316 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,638 | 18.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,803 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,750 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,447 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,459 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $34,491 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,786 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,831 | 93.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 952 | 6.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,425 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,038 | 72.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,693 | 19.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 922 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 178 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,836 | 54.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,380 | 33.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 48 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 875 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,047 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,580 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,624 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,809 | 5.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 570 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 121 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,092 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 713 | 6.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 478 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,039 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 960 | 8.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,455 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,702 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,468 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,510 | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,069 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,124 | 9.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,425 | 75.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,298 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 542 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 338 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,046 | 7.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 178 | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 942 | 6.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,274 | 9.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 176 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,474 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 295 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 225 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 623 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,018 | 7.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,170 | 30.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,877 | 13.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 714 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 865 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 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 (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,093 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,245 | 56.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,898 | 45.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,141 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,791 | 76.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,182 | 36.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,702 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,022 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 372 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,091 | 26.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,719 | 70.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 451 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 283 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 750 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 655 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 355 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 971 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 266 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 875 | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,113 | 17.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,041 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,684 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,557 | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 794 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,217 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 705 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,464 | 11.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 299 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,281 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,312 | 18.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,262 | 42.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,447 | 19.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 849 | 6.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,687 | 23.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,275 | 11.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,661 | 57.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 668 | 5.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 170 | 1.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,799 | 15.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,141 | 27.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,869 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,709 | 23.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 304 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 150 | 2.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 423 | 6.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 849 | 13.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,202 | 34.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,790 | 28.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 589 | 9.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 68 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,703 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $626 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $981 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,518 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,694 | 40.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,921 | 16.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,609 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,177 | 36.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,690 | 32.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,128 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,358 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,865 | 42.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,200 | 45.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 339 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 806 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,898 | 43.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,347 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 413 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 751 | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,420 | 36.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,538 | 16.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,225 | 34.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,508 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,372 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 30,234 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,898 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 86 | 2.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,103 | 54.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,709 | 43.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,858 | 80.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,809 | 18.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,921 | 50.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,369 | 40.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 821 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 519 | 8.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,979 | 90.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 384 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,787 | 725.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,787 | 725.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,787 | 725.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 177 | 46.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 118 | 30.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,431 | 372.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 16 | 4.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 29,351 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,089 | 88.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,262 | 11.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,392 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,216 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 531 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 123 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,518 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,457 | 90.8% | 89.4% |
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