21624 ZIP Code — Claiborne, MD

Talbot County, Maryland

ZIP code 21624 is located in Claiborne, Maryland, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 2.32 square miles and serves a population of 201 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21624

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 $331,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $87,813. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21624 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

201

population

2.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21624 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21624

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21624. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Claiborne	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	201
Population density	87 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	2.32 sq mi
Water area	0.58 sq mi
Latitude	38.8356
Longitude	-76.2647
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	20.0%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	10.9%	11.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

201

Population

People per sq mi

59.5

Median age

$87,813

Median household income

$48,590

Per capita income

$331,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

65.6%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

164

Housing units

43.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	201	100.0%
65 and over	55	27.4%
Median age	59.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94%

Black or African American 6%

Group	Count	%
White	189	94%
Black or African American	12	6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.0%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	34.5%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	10.9%	11.1%	13.4%

Under $10k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 17.7%

$35k–$50k 7.3%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 4.2%

$150k–$200k 29.2%

$200k+ 5.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	17.7%
$35k–$50k	7.3%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	4.2%
$150k–$200k	29.2%
$200k+	5.2%
Median income	$87,813

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 38.1%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

$1M+ 25.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$331,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	65.6%
Renter occupied	34.4%
Vacant	51.3%
Single-family detached	89.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	23.9%
1990–1999	7.6%
1980–1989	5.6%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	3.0%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	39.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	22.8%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	10.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.0%
2 vehicles	31.3%
3 or more	19.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.4%
Electricity	38.5%
Propane / LP gas	26.0%
Fuel oil	25.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	23	24.0%
Cohabiting couple	26	27.1%
Male householder, no spouse	13	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	34	35.4%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	47.9%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.6%	23.1%
Married	50.5%	40.7%
Separated	7.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.4%	4.6%
Divorced	0.0%	31.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 42.5%

Some college, no degree 11.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 35.0%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	43.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	5	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 22.4%

Manufacturing 15.5%

Retail trade 14.9%

Finance & real estate 13.0%

Education & healthcare 11.2%

Other services 8.1%

Information 7.5%

Construction 4.3%

Professional & management 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.7%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	32.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.0%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	14.1

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.9%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	23.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.9%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	12.8%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	70.6%
Cholesterol screening	94.0%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	5.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.1%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	201	100.0%
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)	201	100.0%
Born in same state	196	97.5%
Born in different state	111	55.2%
Foreign born	5	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	86	42.8%
Italian	21	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	15	7.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21624

What city is ZIP code 21624 in?

ZIP code 21624 is primarily assigned to Claiborne, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21624 in?

ZIP code 21624 falls within Talbot County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21624 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 21624 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 21624 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 21624 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21624?

18% of residents in ZIP code 21624 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21624?

The median home value in ZIP code 21624 is $331,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 21624 in?

ZIP code 21624 observes the EST timezone.