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
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.
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Income & Economy
This is 5% below the national median of $75,000.
Income Distribution
Housing
Moderately affordable
Ownership vs Rental
Education
Employment & Commuting
How People Get to Work
Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 21829 is 2.0% below the national average of 100.
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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.