21607 ZIP Code — Barclay, MD

Queen Annes County, Maryland

ZIP code 21607 is located in Barclay, Maryland, within Queen Annes County. It covers approximately 14.90 square miles and serves a population of 522 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410.

About ZIP code 21607

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $314,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $83,472. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 21607 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

522

population

14.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21607 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21607

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Barclay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21644 Ingleside (2.5 mi) 21668 Sudlersville (3.3 mi) 21649 Marydel (3.8 mi) 21640 Henderson (4.7 mi) 21623 Church Hill (6.3 mi) 21651 Millington (8.2 mi) 21636 Goldsboro (8.2 mi) 19953 Hartly (8.7 mi) 21617 Centreville (10.9 mi) 21660 Ridgely (11.9 mi) 19938 Clayton (11.9 mi) 21639 Greensboro (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	522
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	14.90 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.1331
Longitude	-75.8472
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	22.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	27.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	35.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	8.0%	14.4%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

522

Population

People per sq mi

51.9

Median age

$83,472

Median household income

$37,317

Per capita income

$314,100

Median home value

$1,707

Median monthly rent

73.1%

Home ownership

5.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

131

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	112	21.5%
18 and over	410	78.5%
65 and over	114	21.8%
Median age	51.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.1%

Hispanic or Latino 20.1%

Other race 13.3%

Two or more races 9.6%

Black or African American 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	353	54.1%
Hispanic or Latino	131	20.1%
Other race	87	13.3%
Two or more races	63	9.6%
Black or African American	17	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.3%	22.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	37.8%	27.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	35.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	8.0%	14.4%	13.4%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 0.6%

$25k–$35k 4.4%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 31.9%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 9.4%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	0.6%
$25k–$35k	4.4%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	31.9%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	9.4%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$83,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 24.8%

$300k–$500k 45.3%

$500k–$1M 10.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$314,100
Median rent / month	$1,707
Owner occupied	73.1%
Renter occupied	26.9%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.0%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.8%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	10.3%
1980–1989	18.4%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.0%
2 vehicles	46.3%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.4%
Electricity	52.5%
Propane / LP gas	30.0%
Fuel oil	11.3%
Wood	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	14	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	43	26.9%
Female householder, no spouse	6	3.8%
Households with children under 18	71	44.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	41.9%
Average household size	3.26

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	26.6%
Married	69.0%	58.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	11.9%
Divorced	3.1%	3.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.7%

Some HS, no diploma 2.7%

HS graduate 66.0%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	18.5%
Kindergarten	2	2.5%
Elementary school	39	48.1%
High school	23	28.4%
College / grad school	2	2.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.8%

Professional & management 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.1%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Retail trade 9.9%

Public administration 7.8%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	33.9%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	21.9%
Production & transportation	5.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	19.3%
Self-employed	1.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.2%
Carpool	44.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.5

Poverty

All people 5.0%

Under 18 years 1.8%

18 and over 5.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	39.4%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	32.4%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	15.3%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	13.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.8%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	21.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.1%
Public insurance	26.2%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	489	93.7%
Spanish	24	4.9%
Other Indo-European	24	4.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	515	98.7%
Born in same state	515	98.7%
Born in different state	375	71.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	40	7.7%
Italian	30	5.7%
English	18	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	9	1.7%
Polish	2	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.7%
Internet access	92.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21607

What city is ZIP code 21607 in?

ZIP code 21607 is primarily assigned to Barclay, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21607 in?

ZIP code 21607 falls within Queen Annes County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21607?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 21607 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 21607 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21607?

The median home value in ZIP code 21607 is $314,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 21607?

ZIP code 21607 has an estimated population of 522 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21607 in?

ZIP code 21607 observes the EST timezone.