21627 ZIP Code — Crocheron, MD

Dorchester County, Maryland

ZIP code 21627 is located in Crocheron, Maryland, within Dorchester County. It covers approximately 1.68 square miles and serves a population of 27 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410.

population

1.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21627 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21627

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21627. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Crocheron	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	27
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	019

Geography
Land area	1.68 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.1845
Longitude	-76.0587
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	48.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.4%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.3%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

Population

People per sq mi

70.2

Median age

$76,250

Median household income

$47,341

Per capita income

$225,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

45–54

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	27	100.0%
65 and over	21	77.8%
Median age	70.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	27	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	100.0%	48.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.4%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	17.3%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.7%	13.4%

$35k–$50k 31.3%

$75k–$100k 37.5%

$100k–$150k 31.3%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	31.3%
$75k–$100k	37.5%
$100k–$150k	31.3%
Median income	$76,250

Housing

Home values

$150k–$200k 31.3%

$200k–$300k 37.5%

$300k–$500k 31.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$225,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	50.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	31.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	50.0%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	50.0%
3 bedrooms	31.3%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	68.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Propane / LP gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11	68.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	5	31.3%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	16	100.0%
Average household size	1.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	100.0%	68.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	31.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 63.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 37.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

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	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 50.0%

Information 50.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	100.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	50.0%
Self-employed	50.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	100.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

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 Security	100.0%
Retirement income	62.5%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	5	18.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	23.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	77.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27	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)	27	100.0%
Born in same state	27	100.0%
Born in different state	0	0.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	6	22.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	5	18.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	59.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21627

What city is ZIP code 21627 in?

ZIP code 21627 is primarily assigned to Crocheron, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21627 in?

ZIP code 21627 falls within Dorchester County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21627 have an older population?

78% of residents in ZIP code 21627 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 21627 have a large retiree population?

100% of households in ZIP code 21627 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 21627 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 21627 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 21627?

ZIP code 21627 has an estimated population of 27 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21627 in?

ZIP code 21627 observes the EST timezone.