21853 ZIP Code
Princess Anne, Maryland
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21853 |
| City/Town: | Princess Anne |
| County: | Somerset |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,659 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,000 |
| Per Capita Income: | $20,940 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,807 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,800 |
| Land Area: | 114.8 sq miles
297.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.5 sq miles
27.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.2035, -75.7209 |
Population Information (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,659 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,313 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,346 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 29.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 528 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 826 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 480 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,292 | 12.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,524 | 14.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,270 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 968 | 9.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,066 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 698 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 590 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 650 | 6.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 557 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 210 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $971 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,807 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,612 | 75.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,195 | 24.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,892 | 52.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,720 | 47.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,009 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 132 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 406 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,297 | 38.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,357 | 22.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 610 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 844 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 363 | 6.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21853 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,000 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $63,581 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,078 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $20,940 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,186 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,794 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 392 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,558 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,158 | 65.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,460 | 30.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 176 | 3.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,220 | 39.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,683 | 53.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 71 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 28 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 654 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 109 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 495 | 4.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 203 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 282 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21853 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 539 | 14.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 257 | 7.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 375 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 103 | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 485 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 636 | 17.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 359 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 462 | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 342 | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 54 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21853 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,135 | 65.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 545 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 25 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 262 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 341 | 7.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 257 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21853 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 177 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 364 | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 323 | 6.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 73 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 473 | 9.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 53 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 24 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 64 | 1.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 360 | 7.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,833 | 38.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 351 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 195 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 504 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.9% | 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 (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,139 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,365 | 59.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,126 | 48.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 385 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21853 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,824 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,138 | 31.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 818 | 22.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 187 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 303 | 8.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,088 | 30.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21853 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,549 | 53.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 126 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 145 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 234 | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 352 | 7.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 832 | 17.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 129 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 440 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21853 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 752 | 15.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 846 | 17.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 818 | 17.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 565 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 747 | 15.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 244 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 127 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 294 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 403 | 8.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21853 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 202 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 351 | 7.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,088 | 22.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,437 | 50.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 650 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 79 | 1.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21853 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 113 | 3.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 618 | 17.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,418 | 66.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 293 | 8.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 72 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 74 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21853 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 356 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,359 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,063 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 834 | 23.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21853 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 104 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 215 | 11.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 590 | 31.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 311 | 16.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 330 | 17.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 254 | 13.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 55 | 2.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 33 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21853 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,332 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $568 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $971 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.53 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,612 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,565 | 43.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 762 | 21.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 661 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,143 | 31.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,346 | 37.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 992 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21853 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,335 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,270 | 52.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,578 | 36.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 138 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 327 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,805 | 41.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21853 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,197 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 145 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 206 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 969 | 23.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 488 | 11.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,389 | 56.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,516 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 687 | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,524 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,508 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 183 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 849 | 56.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 476 | 31.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21853 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 8,276 | 77.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,261 | 21.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 615 | 27.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,646 | 72.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 214 | 9.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,877 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 40 | 0.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 782 | 1955.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 782 | 1955.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 782 | 1955.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 51 | 127.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 435 | 1087.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 83 | 207.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21853 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,131 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,334 | 92.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 797 | 7.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 117 | 1.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 49 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 68 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 563 | 5.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21853 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,612 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,263 | 90.3% | 89.4% |
Princess Anne, MD21853