21911 ZIP Code
Rising Sun, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21911 |
| City/Town: | Rising Sun |
| County: | Cecil |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,804 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,583 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,965 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,197 |
| Median Home Value: | $295,000 |
| Land Area: | 37.4 sq miles
97.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6951, -76.0318 |
Population Information (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,804 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,518 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,286 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 463 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 795 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 869 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 670 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 592 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,298 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,236 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,653 | 15.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 571 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 983 | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,012 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 427 | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 235 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $295,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,172 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,197 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,997 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 200 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,181 | 79.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 816 | 20.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,415 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 256 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 767 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,654 | 35.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,481 | 20.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 659 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 922 | 12.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 676 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 21.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21911 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,583 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,031 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,025 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,965 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,534 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,212 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 309 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,892 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,598 | 69.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,290 | 24.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 324 | 6.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,560 | 88.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 106 | 1.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 261 | 2.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 428 | 4.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 432 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 593 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 760 | 7.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 160 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 401 | 3.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 199 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21911 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 88 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 52 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 203 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 351 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 559 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 457 | 11.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 498 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,049 | 26.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 378 | 9.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 362 | 9.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21911 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,059 | 77.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 403 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 22 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 44 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 48 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 460 | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21911 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 119 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 536 | 10.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 456 | 8.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 59 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 439 | 8.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 444 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 20 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 240 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 664 | 12.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,351 | 25.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 207 | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 303 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 374 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.1% | 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 (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,180 | 94.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,203 | 75.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,260 | 30.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 467 | 4.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21911 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,057 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,314 | 32.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,057 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 276 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 42 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 266 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21911 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,273 | 78.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 200 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 98 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 71 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 80 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 22 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 108 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 345 | 8.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21911 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 143 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 992 | 23.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 664 | 15.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 599 | 14.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 443 | 10.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 458 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 349 | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 105 | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 444 | 10.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21911 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 233 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 596 | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,920 | 45.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,204 | 28.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 244 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21911 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 160 | 4.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 822 | 20.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,399 | 35.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,273 | 31.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 43 | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 185 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 56 | 1.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 51 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21911 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 86 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,042 | 26.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,384 | 34.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,485 | 37.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21911 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 188 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 49 | 1.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 104 | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 145 | 4.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,160 | 36.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,145 | 36.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 372 | 11.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21911 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,056 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $558 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,172 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,997 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,310 | 57.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 865 | 21.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 736 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 790 | 19.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,386 | 34.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,194 | 29.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.66 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21911 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,391 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,184 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,569 | 58.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 58 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 512 | 11.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 823 | 18.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21911 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,563 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 101 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 64 | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,382 | 53.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 611 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 405 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,248 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 658 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,647 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,226 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 127 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 674 | 55.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 425 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21911 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,807 | 90.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 937 | 8.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 599 | 63.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 327 | 34.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 71 | 7.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21911 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,295 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 166 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 509 | 306.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 509 | 306.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 509 | 306.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 60 | 36.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 306 | 184.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21911 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,341 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,414 | 91.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 927 | 9.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 560 | 5.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 124 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 243 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21911 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,997 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,808 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Rising Sun, MD21911