Dorchester County, MD ZIP Codes
Maryland (MD) · 16 ZIP codes · 16 cities
16
ZIP codes
32,489
population (2021)
-0.4%
pop change since 2010
24019
FIPS code
Dorchester County ZIP code map
About Dorchester County
Dorchester County is located in Maryland and contains 16 ZIP codes across 16 cities and communities.
The county's population was 32,489 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.4% from 32,618 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Dorchester County is 24019.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 32,489 |
| 2010 population | 32,618 |
| Change | -0.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| FIPS code | 24019 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Dorchester County
Cambridge
Church Creek
Crapo
Crocheron
East New Market
Fishing Creek
Hurlock
Linkwood
Madison
Rhodesdale
Secretary
Taylors Island
Toddville
Vienna
Wingate
Woolford
ZIP codes for Dorchester County, MD (16)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21613 | Cambridge | Dorchester | View map |
| 21622 | Church Creek | Dorchester | View map |
| 21626 | Crapo | Dorchester | View map |
| 21627 | Crocheron | Dorchester | View map |
| 21631 | East New Market | Dorchester | View map |
| 21634 | Fishing Creek | Dorchester | View map |
| 21643 | Hurlock | Dorchester | View map |
| 21648 | Madison | Dorchester | View map |
| 21659 | Rhodesdale | Dorchester | View map |
| 21664 | Secretary | Dorchester | View map |
| 21669 | Taylors Island | Dorchester | View map |
| 21672 | Toddville | Dorchester | View map |
| 21675 | Wingate | Dorchester | View map |
| 21677 | Woolford | Dorchester | View map |
| 21835 | Linkwood | Dorchester | View map |
| 21869 | Vienna | Dorchester | View map |
Demographics & statistics
30,051
Population
43.8
Median age
$55,275
Median household income
$33,207
Per capita income
$189,407
Median home value
$493
Median monthly rent
88.3%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
11,185
Housing units
19.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
795
Under 5
848
844
5–9
899
806
10–14
860
915
15–19
975
771
20–24
823
1,706
25–34
1,819
1,538
35–44
1,639
1,709
45–54
1,822
1,176
55–59
1,253
1,056
60–64
1,126
1,858
65–74
1,981
1,134
75–84
1,210
236
85+
252
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,372 | 13.7% |
| 18 and over | 23,679 | 86.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,671 | 33.1% |
| Median age | 43.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.5%
Black or African American
25.8%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Other race
3.6%
Asian
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,250 | 57.5% |
| Black or African American | 8,180 | 25.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,033 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,695 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 1,150 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 438 | 1.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
6.2%
$15k–$25k
5.0%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
15.1%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
15.8%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $55,275 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.3%
$50k–$100k
17.6%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
15.3%
$200k–$300k
17.4%
$300k–$500k
17.7%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,407 |
| Median rent / month | $493 |
| Owner occupied | 88.3% |
| Renter occupied | 11.7% |
| Vacant | 31.7% |
| Single-family detached | 86.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 9.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 41.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.5% |
| Fuel oil | 28.5% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
| Solar | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,122 | 57.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 856 | 5.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,830 | 13.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,382 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,241 | 18.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,606 | 49.1% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.4% | 19.1% |
| Married | 61.4% | 59.5% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.7%
HS graduate
38.5%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
5.3%
Bachelor's degree
8.3%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 403 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 357 | 1.0% |
| Elementary school | 2,743 | 38.5% |
| High school | 1,706 | 25.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,312 | 8.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Retail trade
14.6%
Public administration
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Construction
6.9%
Professional & management
5.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Information
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.5%
Other services
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.2% |
| Service | 17.9% |
| Sales & office | 24.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.3% |
| Government | 28.3% |
| Self-employed | 12.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 4.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.7 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
19.5%
18 and over
9.5%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
17.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.2% |
| Retirement income | 36.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.3% |
| High cholesterol | 34.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| Arthritis | 28.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 29.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 58.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,113 | 12.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 56.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,408 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 721 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 621 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 40 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,889 | 97.8% |
| Born in same state | 28,453 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 22,151 | 72.1% |
| Foreign born | 436 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,162 | 2.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 550 | 28.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,627 | 12.1% |
| French | 3,206 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 2,566 | 8.5% |
| English | 145 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 83 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 81 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 46 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 23 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.5% |
| Internet access | 89.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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