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Dorchester County
Church Creek, MD
21622
21622 ZIP Code — Church Creek, MD
Dorchester County, Maryland
ZIP code 21622 is located in
Church Creek ,
Maryland ,
within Dorchester County .
It covers approximately 64.37 square miles and serves a population of
348 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 667 .
About ZIP code 21622
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
The gap between median ($56,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 21622 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
348
Population density
5 / sq mi
State FIPS
24
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
64.37 sq mi
Water area
13.32 sq mi
Latitude
38.4054
Longitude
-76.1939
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
667
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.1%
48.7%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
28.2%
30.4%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
17.3%
30.1%
Over $200k
3.7%
3.7%
13.4%
Demographics & statistics
$56,375
Median household income
$171,700
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 42 12.1% 18 and over 306 87.9% 65 and over 106 30.5% Median age 57.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
8.7%
Group Count % White 310 87.3% Black or African American 31 8.7% Hispanic or Latino 7 2% Two or more races 7 2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.1%
48.7%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
28.2%
30.4%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
12.9%
17.3%
30.1%
Over $200k
3.7%
3.7%
13.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.6% $10k–$15k 10.6% $15k–$25k 9.5% $25k–$35k 4.2% $35k–$50k 12.2% $50k–$75k 15.3% $75k–$100k 12.7% $100k–$150k 12.2% $150k–$200k 5.3% $200k+ 7.4% Median income $56,375
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $171,700 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 71.4% Renter occupied 28.6% Vacant 42.0% Single-family detached 95.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.0% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 1.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 7.1% 2000–2009 8.0% 1990–1999 7.1% 1980–1989 12.0% 1970–1979 0.6% 1960–1969 3.7% 1950–1959 13.8% 1940–1949 9.8% 1939 or earlier 38.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 11.7% 1 bedroom 6.4% 2 bedrooms 32.5% 3 bedrooms 40.8% 4 bedrooms 7.1% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.6% 1 vehicle 30.7% 2 vehicles 47.1% 3 or more 11.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.1% Electricity 26.5% Propane / LP gas 22.2% Fuel oil 40.2% Wood 2.6% No fuel used 3.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 45.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 20 10.6% Female householder, no spouse 84 44.4% Households with children under 18 42 22.2% Households with seniors (65+) 76 40.2% Average household size 1.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 5.8% 19.9% Married 78.5% 53.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 2.5% 13.3% Divorced 13.2% 13.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 85.4% Bachelor's or higher 16.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 7.4% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 9 33.3% High school 16 59.3% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.8%
Education & healthcare
11.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.6%
Public administration
2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 40.0% Service 7.1% Sales & office 30.6% Natural resources & construction 10.0% Production & transportation 12.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.7% Government 13.5% Self-employed 11.2% Unpaid family workers 0.6%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.5% Carpool 1.9% Public transit 5.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 5.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 35.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
44.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.3% Retirement income 15.9% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 23.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.3% High blood pressure 41.9% High cholesterol 38.1% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 31.7% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 9.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 16.2% Binge drinking 13.5% No physical activity 25.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.3% Depression 18.8% Fair or poor health 14.9% Poor mental health 12.9% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 10.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 81.3% Visited dentist 64.5% Cholesterol screening 93.6% Teeth loss 12.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 27 8.8%
Disability % Any disability 23.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 9.5% 65 and over 58.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 72.1% Public insurance 48.6% No insurance 1.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 333 95.7% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 338 97.1% Born in same state 338 97.1% Born in different state 282 81.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 10 2.9% Not a US citizen 3 30.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 67 19.3% Arab 55 15.8%
Ancestry Count % Italian 18 5.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 54.3% Internet access 78.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21622
What city is ZIP code 21622 in?
ZIP code 21622 is primarily assigned to Church Creek, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21622 in?
ZIP code 21622 falls within Dorchester County, Maryland.
Does ZIP code 21622 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 21622 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 21622 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 21622 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21622?
16% of residents in ZIP code 21622 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21622?
The median home value in ZIP code 21622 is $171,700.
What timezone is ZIP code 21622 in?
ZIP code 21622 observes the EST timezone.
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