21919 ZIP Code — Earleville, MD

Cecil County, Maryland

ZIP code 21919 is located in Earleville, Maryland, within Cecil County. It covers approximately 42.79 square miles and serves a population of 3,451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21919

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $360,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $101,806. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Overall, ZIP code 21919 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,451

population

42.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21919 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21919

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21919. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Earleville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21912 Warwick (5.5 mi) 21915 Chesapeake City (7 mi) 21645 Kennedyville (7.3 mi) 21635 Galena (7.8 mi) 21610 Betterton (8.6 mi) 21650 Massey (9.8 mi) 21901 North East (10.9 mi) 21651 Millington (12.1 mi) 21678 Worton (12.2 mi) 21903 Perryville (12.3 mi) 21005 Aberdeen Proving Ground (12.4 mi) 21921 Elkton (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,451
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	42.79 sq mi
Water area	8.68 sq mi
Latitude	39.4196
Longitude	-75.9257
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	25.4%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	29.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	5.6%	7.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,451

Population

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$101,806

Median household income

$44,664

Per capita income

$360,200

Median home value

$1,591

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

2,286

Housing units

32.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

146

10–14

193

15–19

20–24

117

115

25–34

152

115

35–44

151

229

45–54

302

102

55–59

135

133

60–64

175

276

65–74

363

150

75–84

199

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	524	15.2%
18 and over	2,927	84.8%
65 and over	1,003	29.1%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.6%

Asian 0.7%

Black or African American 0.4%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,403	98.6%
Asian	24	0.7%
Black or African American	14	0.4%
Two or more races	10	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.4%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	30.4%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	29.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	5.6%	7.1%	13.4%

Under $10k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 3.4%

$35k–$50k 4.4%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 29.0%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 14.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	3.4%
$35k–$50k	4.4%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	29.0%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	14.9%
Median income	$101,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.1%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 28.2%

$500k–$1M 22.8%

$1M+ 6.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$360,200
Median rent / month	$1,591
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	42.1%
Single-family detached	94.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	14.8%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	22.0%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.9%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	18.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	30.5%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	39.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Fuel oil	23.5%
Wood	0.7%
Solar	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	886	62.7%
Cohabiting couple	106	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	132	9.3%
Female householder, no spouse	288	20.4%
Households with children under 18	360	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	647	45.8%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.3%	25.6%
Married	67.7%	55.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	1.1%	9.7%
Divorced	11.9%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.1%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 16.7%

Graduate / professional 15.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	32.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	6.3%
Kindergarten	21	3.0%
Elementary school	302	43.6%
High school	179	25.8%
College / grad school	147	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 16.9%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Professional & management 10.3%

Public administration 8.8%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Other services 7.7%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Retail trade 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	9.3%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.0

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 64.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.0%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.5%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	65.5%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	159	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	20.6%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.5%
Public insurance	32.3%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,421	99.1%
Spanish	21	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	13	0.4%
Other languages	8	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,299	95.6%
Born in same state	3,299	95.6%
Born in different state	1,297	37.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	152	4.4%
Not a US citizen	92	60.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	479	13.9%
Arab	446	12.9%
Italian	356	10.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	29	0.8%
Irish	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21919

What city is ZIP code 21919 in?

ZIP code 21919 is primarily assigned to Earleville, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21919 in?

ZIP code 21919 falls within Cecil County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21919 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 21919 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 21919 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 21919 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21919 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 21919 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21919?

The median home value in ZIP code 21919 is $360,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 21919 in?

ZIP code 21919 observes the EST timezone.