ZIP Code 21829 -- Girdletree, MD

Worcester | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median age of 59.50 years suggests a retirement-oriented community, well above the national median of 38.9 years.
  • 93.97% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
396
Unknown
Median Income
$71,359
Home Value
$270,900
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
59.50
Diversity Index
0.00
Very Low
Cost of Living
98.1
about average
Unemployment
14.0%

About ZIP Code 21829

ZIP code 21829 in Girdletree, Maryland is a unknown area with a population of 396. The median household income is $71,359, which is This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $270,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.8x . The cost of living is about average with an index of 98.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 59.50 years. Approximately 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Worcester, MD.

Population & Age

Total Population
396
Median Age
59.50
Male Population
229
57.8%
Female Population
167
42.2%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
0.00 Very Low
White
100.0%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$71,359
Mean Household Income
$101,451
Per Capita Income
$48,030
Below Poverty Line
13.4%

This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$270,900
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
227
Occupied Units
199
Vacant Units
28
12.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1938
Owner Occupied
94.0%
Renter Occupied
6.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.8x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 94.0% Renter 6.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 100.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.7%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
207
Employment Rate
86.0%
Unemployment Rate
14.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
82.6%
Carpool
11.8%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
5.6%

Cost of Living Index

98.1
about average

The cost of living in ZIP code 21829 is 2.0% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Worcester

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
21811 Berlin 24,377 $90,082
21842 Ocean city 11,226 $79,876
21851 Pocomoke city 7,297 $53,162
21863 Snow hill 5,281 $61,975
21813 Bishopville 2,999 $121,472
21841 Newark 793 N/A

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 21829

ZIP code 21829 (Girdletree, MD) has a total population of 396 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 59.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 21829 is $71,359 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 21829 is primarily located in Girdletree, Maryland (MD). It falls within Worcester County.

The median home value in ZIP code 21829 is $270,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

The median age in ZIP code 21829 is 59.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 21829 has a cost of living index of 98.05 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is about average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 21829, 26.16% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.72% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 21829 is 14.01%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 5.62% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.