21913 ZIP Code — Cecilton, MD

Cecil County, Maryland

ZIP code 21913 is located in Cecilton, Maryland, within Cecil County. It covers approximately 1.21 square miles and serves a population of 878 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21913

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $223,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21913 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

878

population

1.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21913 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21913

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21913. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cecilton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	878
Population density	726 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	1.21 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.4044
Longitude	-75.8678
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	39.5%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	36.4%	29.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	7.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

878

Population

726

People per sq mi

32.2

Median age

Median household income

$37,999

Per capita income

$223,500

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

62.3%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

267

Housing units

24.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

112

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	160	18.2%
18 and over	718	81.8%
65 and over	119	13.6%
Median age	32.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 87.9%

Black or African American 10.3%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	774	87.9%
Black or African American	91	10.3%
Two or more races	7	0.8%
Asian	6	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.5%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	36.4%	29.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.9%	7.1%	13.4%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 4.7%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	4.7%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 54.2%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$223,500
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	62.3%
Renter occupied	37.7%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.0%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	27.7%
1960–1969	1.5%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	25.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	42.3%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.0%
1 vehicle	35.3%
2 vehicles	36.6%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	49.2%
Propane / LP gas	30.6%
Fuel oil	11.0%
Wood	6.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	150	39.3%
Cohabiting couple	60	15.7%
Male householder, no spouse	60	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	112	29.3%
Households with children under 18	107	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	28.5%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	33.9%
Married	46.1%	35.4%
Separated	2.7%	3.3%
Widowed	10.5%	16.3%
Divorced	11.1%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 16.2%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 9.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	24.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	5.9%
Kindergarten	12	6.4%
Elementary school	49	26.2%
High school	34	18.2%
College / grad school	81	43.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.0%

Professional & management 14.5%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Public administration 7.3%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Retail trade 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	22.9%
Sales & office	8.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	13.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 20.7%

Female-led households 24.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	19.1%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.1%
High blood pressure	34.1%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	5.0%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	23.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	5.5%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	14.7%
Poor physical health	8.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.6%
Visited dentist	63.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	26.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.9%
Public insurance	42.1%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	822	93.6%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	878	100.0%
Born in same state	865	98.5%
Born in different state	363	41.3%
Foreign born	13	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	269	30.6%
French	113	12.9%
Arab	31	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	7	0.8%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21913

What city is ZIP code 21913 in?

ZIP code 21913 is primarily assigned to Cecilton, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21913 in?

ZIP code 21913 falls within Cecil County, Maryland.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21913?

19% of residents in ZIP code 21913 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 21913?

ZIP code 21913 has an estimated population of 878 residents, with a density of 726 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21913?

The median home value in ZIP code 21913 is $223,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 21913 in?

ZIP code 21913 observes the EST timezone.