21804 ZIP Code
Salisbury, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21804 |
| City/Town: | Salisbury |
| County: | Wicomico |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,722 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,513 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,294 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,504 |
| Median Home Value: | $213,900 |
| Land Area: | 68.6 sq miles
177.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3141, -75.5321 |
Population Information (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,722 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,701 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,021 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,357 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,851 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,259 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,309 | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 5,266 | 13.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,159 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,062 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,327 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,511 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,818 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,400 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,768 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 635 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $213,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,249 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,504 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,157 | 91.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,347 | 8.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,380 | 48.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,777 | 51.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,680 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 863 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,766 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,384 | 31.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,502 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,457 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,142 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,566 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,513 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,080 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,467 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,294 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,436 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,613 | 92.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,667 | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,421 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,157 | 77.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,963 | 20.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 472 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,801 | 58.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,512 | 29.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 87 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,490 | 3.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 320 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,503 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,197 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,993 | 5.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,039 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 82 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 74 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 798 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21804 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,094 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 315 | 2.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,146 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,311 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,693 | 11.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,025 | 20.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,052 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,355 | 15.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,282 | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 884 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21804 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,691 | 80.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,439 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 273 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 210 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 257 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 681 | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21804 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 345 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,163 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,023 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 292 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,444 | 12.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,016 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 235 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 600 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 987 | 5.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,928 | 30.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,723 | 13.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 923 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 934 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.7% | 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 (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,523 | 91.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,601 | 63.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,986 | 41.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,758 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21804 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,421 | 81.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,341 | 28.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,325 | 21.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 493 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 518 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,105 | 13.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21804 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,635 | 58.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,705 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 295 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 324 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 758 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,210 | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,311 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 266 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21804 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 67 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 988 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,776 | 16.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,666 | 10.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,836 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,037 | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,972 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,809 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 710 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 643 | 3.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21804 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 143 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,045 | 6.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,563 | 27.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,583 | 45.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,775 | 16.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 395 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21804 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,064 | 20.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 905 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,429 | 62.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,412 | 9.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 71 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 70 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 176 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21804 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 709 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,700 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,541 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,207 | 21.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21804 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 279 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 195 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 895 | 12.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,945 | 26.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,288 | 31.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,436 | 19.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 146 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 196 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21804 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,453 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $517 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,249 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.38 |
Households (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,157 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,745 | 37.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,978 | 13.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,730 | 18.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,025 | 33.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,395 | 29.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,184 | 27.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21804 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,185 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,796 | 44.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,295 | 41.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 513 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,271 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,241 | 47.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21804 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,586 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 420 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 638 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,209 | 27.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,954 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,365 | 46.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,655 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,022 | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,281 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,196 | 11.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 418 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,133 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,645 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21804 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,578 | 79.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,918 | 20.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,510 | 44.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,039 | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,420 | 30.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 369 | 4.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21804 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,754 | 89.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 576 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,968 | 688.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,968 | 688.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,968 | 688.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 250 | 43.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 11.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,409 | 418.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21804 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,365 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,409 | 86.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,956 | 13.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,459 | 4.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,751 | 7.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 601 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 145 | 0.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21804 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,157 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,342 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
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