21861 ZIP Code, Sharptown, MD
21861 is a ZIP code in Sharptown, Maryland in Wicomico County. It covers 2.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 21659, 21837 and 19931. 920 people live here in 373 households. With about 353 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (86%). Median household income is $86,027, below the Maryland median of $103,678.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Sharptown, MD
- County: Wicomico County
- Land area: 2.6 sq mi
- Population: 920
- Median household income: $86,027
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 920 |
| Households | 373 |
| Median household income | $86,027 |
| Income per person | $38,676 |
| Median age | 38.5 |
| Homeowners | 86.1% |
| Median home value | $192,100 |
| Median rent | $1,185 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 32.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% |
| Broadband internet | 96.8% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 3.2% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.5% |
| $10–15K | 1.6% |
| $15–25K | 7.8% |
| $25–35K | 2.7% |
| $35–50K | 14.2% |
| $50–75K | 8.3% |
| $75–100K | 29.5% |
| $100–150K | 22.0% |
| $150–200K | 7.0% |
| $200K+ | 6.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 10.8% |
| 10–19 | 17.3% |
| 20–24 | 3.6% |
| 25–34 | 12.9% |
| 35–44 | 11.0% |
| 45–54 | 15.2% |
| 55–64 | 10.0% |
| 65–74 | 11.7% |
| 75+ | 7.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 55.0% |
| Owned outright | 24.0% |
| Rented | 11.9% |
| Vacant | 9.1% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 95.4% |
| Townhome | 1.2% |
| 2–4 units | 3.4% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 0.0% |
Businesses in 21861
10 business establishments with 30 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 21659 — Galestown town, MD (4.8 mi)
- 21837 — Mardela Springs town, MD (6 mi)
- 19931 — Bethel town, DE (6.7 mi)
- 19973 — Seaford city, DE (8.8 mi)
- 21830 — Quantico CDP, MD (9.6 mi)
- 19940 — Delmar town, DE (9.7 mi)
- 19956 — Laurel town, DE (10.3 mi)
- 21643 — Hurlock town, MD (10.8 mi)
Areas that include 21861
- Sharptown, MD ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Wicomico County ZIP codes — 16 ZIP codes
- Maryland ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 21861, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 21861 in?
- 21861 is a Sharptown, MD mailing address. By land area, 16% lies inside Sharptown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 21861 in?
- 21861 is in Wicomico County.
- What is the population of 21861?
- About 920 people (±211), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 830.
- What is the median household income in 21861?
- $86,027 (±$5,493), compared with $103,678 for Maryland as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 21861?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 21861 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 21861?
- The closest, measured center to center: 21659 (4.8 mi, Galestown), 21837 (6 mi, Mardela Springs), 19931 (6.7 mi, Bethel), 19973 (8.8 mi, Seaford), 21830 (9.6 mi, Quantico) and 19940 (9.7 mi, Delmar).
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