21625 ZIP Code — Cordova, MD

Talbot County, Maryland

ZIP code 21625 is located in Cordova, Maryland, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 41.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 667.

About ZIP code 21625

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $364,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($98,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 21625 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,329

population

41.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21625 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21625

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21625. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cordova	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21601 Easton (6 mi) 21679 Wye Mills (6.1 mi) 21657 Queen Anne (6.4 mi) 21629 Denton (8.5 mi) 21660 Ridgely (8.7 mi) 21655 Preston (8.8 mi) 21658 Queenstown (9.2 mi) 21639 Greensboro (12.3 mi) 21638 Grasonville (12.4 mi) 21617 Centreville (13.2 mi) 21663 Saint Michaels (13.8 mi) 21654 Oxford (14.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,329
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	41.11 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	38.8679
Longitude	-75.9931
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	667

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.0%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	9.5%	11.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,329

Population

People per sq mi

41.8

Median age

$98,750

Median household income

$42,428

Per capita income

$364,400

Median home value

$1,508

Median monthly rent

84.3%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

747

Housing units

31.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

133

25–34

140

110

35–44

115

174

45–54

182

55–59

114

60–64

119

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	541	23.2%
18 and over	1,788	76.8%
65 and over	341	14.6%
Median age	41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.8%

Two or more races 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Black or African American 5.2%

Asian 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,936	76.8%
Two or more races	215	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	192	7.6%
Black or African American	132	5.2%
Asian	28	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.0%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	40.8%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	33.7%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	9.5%	11.1%	13.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 2.7%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 23.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	2.7%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	23.3%
Median income	$98,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.2%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 48.0%

$500k–$1M 15.2%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$364,400
Median rent / month	$1,508
Owner occupied	84.3%
Renter occupied	15.7%
Vacant	14.8%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	13.8%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	10.8%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	15.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	60.7%
4 bedrooms	21.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	73.6%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	14.2%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	534	72.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	22	3.0%
Female householder, no spouse	162	22.1%
Households with children under 18	311	42.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	212	28.9%
Average household size	3.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.7%	25.6%
Married	62.4%	57.6%
Separated	0.0%	4.1%
Widowed	0.9%	4.3%
Divorced	3.0%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.4%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 25.0%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.4%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	31.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	6.6%
Kindergarten	46	10.5%
Elementary school	219	49.9%
High school	96	21.9%
College / grad school	49	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Other services 17.7%

Construction 14.0%

Public administration 10.3%

Professional & management 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Retail trade 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Manufacturing 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	15.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	5.8%
Work from home	13.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 26.4%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 53.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.2%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	8.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.1%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.1%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.6%
Depression	18.9%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	71.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	198	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	17.7%
18–64 years	14.3%
65 and over	53.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.9%
Public insurance	33.7%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,126	91.3%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,312	99.3%
Born in same state	2,302	98.8%
Born in different state	1,726	74.1%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.7%
Not a US citizen	7	41.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	554	23.8%
Italian	448	19.2%
Arab	136	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	53	2.3%
Norwegian	31	1.3%
German	20	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.5%
Internet access	99.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21625

What city is ZIP code 21625 in?

ZIP code 21625 is primarily assigned to Cordova, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21625 in?

ZIP code 21625 falls within Talbot County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21625 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 21625 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21625 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 21625 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 21625 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 21625 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21625?

The median home value in ZIP code 21625 is $364,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 21625 in?

ZIP code 21625 observes the EST timezone.