21612 ZIP Code — Bozman, MD

Talbot County, Maryland

ZIP code 21612 is located in Bozman, Maryland, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 5.54 square miles and serves a population of 557 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $507,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($110,778) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 51% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 21612 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

557
population
5.54
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21612 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21612

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City Status
Bozman Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
21676 Wittman (2.4 mi) 21665 Sherwood (3 mi) 21663 Saint Michaels (3.7 mi) 21662 Royal Oak (5 mi) 21671 Tilghman (5.3 mi) 21654 Oxford (9.1 mi) 21601 Easton (12.4 mi) 21638 Grasonville (12.9 mi) 21666 Stevensville (13 mi) 21619 Chester (13.4 mi) 21673 Trappe (13.9 mi) 20764 Shady Side (13.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 557
Population density 101 / sq mi
State FIPS 24
County FIPS 041
Geography
Land area 5.54 sq mi
Water area 5.59 sq mi
Latitude 38.7564
Longitude -76.2728
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 410/667
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 13.1% 33.6% 28.2%
$50k – $100k 62.4% 32.5% 28.2%
$100k – $200k 14.0% 22.8% 30.1%
Over $200k 10.4% 11.1% 13.4%

Demographics & statistics

557
Population
101
People per sq mi
70.0
Median age
$110,778
Median household income
$77,396
Per capita income
$507,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.7%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
444
Housing units
50.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
5–9
7
9
10–14
7
24
15–19
18
6
35–44
4
20
45–54
16
16
55–59
13
41
60–64
31
139
65–74
107
40
75–84
31
11
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18478.4%
18 and over51091.6%
65 and over33660.3%
Median age70.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.1%
Two or more races 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
GroupCount%
White51988.1%
Two or more races386.5%
Hispanic or Latino325.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 13.1% 33.6% 28.2%
$50k – $100k 62.4% 32.5% 28.2%
$100k – $200k 14.0% 22.8% 30.1%
Over $200k 10.4% 11.1% 13.4%
$15k–$25k 13.6%
$35k–$50k 7.0%
$50k–$75k 17.9%
$75k–$100k 5.1%
$100k–$150k 23.0%
$150k–$200k 4.3%
$200k+ 29.2%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k13.6%
$35k–$50k7.0%
$50k–$75k17.9%
$75k–$100k5.1%
$100k–$150k23.0%
$150k–$200k4.3%
$200k+29.2%
Median income$110,778

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 4.0%
$300k–$500k 45.4%
$500k–$1M 39.0%
$1M+ 11.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$507,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied97.7%
Renter occupied2.3%
Vacant42.9%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms7.6
Avg household size (owned)2.17

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.7%
2000–20097.8%
1990–199913.6%
1980–198928.9%
1970–19799.3%
1960–19696.4%
1950–19597.1%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier20.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms7.3%
3 bedrooms42.2%
4 bedrooms35.8%
5+ bedrooms14.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle38.9%
2 vehicles21.4%
3 or more39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity66.9%
Fuel oil33.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family16463.8%
Cohabiting couple93.5%
Male householder, no spouse5119.8%
Female householder, no spouse3312.8%
Households with children under 183212.5%
Households with seniors (65+)17768.9%
Average household size2.17

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married12.4%6.6%
Married70.9%74.8%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%14.6%
Divorced16.7%4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%
Some HS, no diploma 0.0%
HS graduate 20.1%
Some college, no degree 20.9%
Associate's degree 8.3%
Bachelor's degree 35.8%
Graduate / professional 14.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher100.0%
Bachelor's or higher50.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool1615.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school1615.0%
High school1514.0%
College / grad school6056.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.9%
Education & healthcare 11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%
Professional & management 8.4%
Public administration 8.1%
Other services 7.7%
Construction 6.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Retail trade 3.0%
Manufacturing 2.0%
Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts30.2%
Service15.4%
Sales & office3.7%
Natural resources & construction40.9%
Production & transportation9.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector34.2%
Government17.1%
Self-employed48.7%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone72.6%
Carpool3.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk12.0%
Work from home12.3%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)35.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 0.0%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security58.8%
Retirement income47.9%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity30.6%
High blood pressure39.5%
High cholesterol40.6%
Diabetes11.6%
Heart disease8.5%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma8.5%
Arthritis33.6%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease7.1%
Cancer11.3%
Behavior / access%
Smoking10.8%
Binge drinking13.3%
No physical activity19.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep25.3%
Depression16.9%
Fair or poor health11.3%
Poor mental health10.7%
Poor physical health8.9%
No health insurance6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)82.4%
Visited dentist76.7%
Cholesterol screening96.0%
Teeth loss7.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans11722.9%
Disability%
Any disability12.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years0.0%
65 and over19.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance88.0%
Public insurance55.5%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only557100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)51191.7%
Born in same state51191.7%
Born in different state35463.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen468.3%
Not a US citizen3576.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French15227.3%
Italian10018%
AncestryCount%
Arab6111%
Irish91.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.1%
Internet access97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21612

What city is ZIP code 21612 in?

ZIP code 21612 is primarily assigned to Bozman, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21612 in?

ZIP code 21612 falls within Talbot County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21612 have an older population?

60% of residents in ZIP code 21612 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 21612 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 21612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 21612 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 21612 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21612 have a large veteran population?

23% of civilians in ZIP code 21612 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 21612 in?

ZIP code 21612 observes the EST timezone.

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