ZIP Code 21874 -- Willards, MD

Wicomico | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • 82.43% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.

Quick Overview

Population
1,693
Unknown
Median Income
$78,393
Home Value
$236,700
Median Rent
$1,460
Median Age
43.60
Diversity Index
36.80
Low
Cost of Living
99.4
about average
Unemployment
8.4%

About ZIP Code 21874

ZIP code 21874 in Willards, Maryland is a unknown area with a population of 1,693. The median household income is $78,393, which is This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $236,700, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3x . The cost of living is about average with an index of 99.4 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 43.60 years. Approximately 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Wicomico, MD.

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Population & Age

Total Population
1,693
Median Age
43.60
Male Population
836
49.4%
Female Population
857
50.6%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
36.80 Low
White
82.9%
Black or African American
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
6.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
13.4%
Other Race
1.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$78,393
Mean Household Income
$86,151
Per Capita Income
$33,201
Below Poverty Line
17.9%

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

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$236,700
Median Rent
$1,460
Total Housing Units
815
Occupied Units
666
Vacant Units
149
18.3% vacancy
Median Year Built
1985
Owner Occupied
82.4%
Renter Occupied
17.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3x

Affordable housing market

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 82.4% Renter 17.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 91.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%
Graduate or Professional Degree 9.9%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
838
Employment Rate
91.7%
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
87.6%
Carpool
8.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.3%

Cost of Living Index

99.4
about average

The cost of living in ZIP code 21874 is 0.6% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 21874

ZIP code 21874 (Willards, MD) has a total population of 1,693 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 43.60 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 21874 is $78,393 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 5% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 21874 is primarily located in Willards, Maryland (MD). It falls within Wicomico County.

The median home value in ZIP code 21874 is $236,700, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,460.

The median age in ZIP code 21874 is 43.60 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 21874 has a cost of living index of 99.39 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is about average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 21874, 21.23% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.89% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 21874 is 8.35%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 4.30% 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.