21822 ZIP Code — Eden, MD

Worcester County, Maryland

ZIP code 21822 is located in Eden, Maryland, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 38.28 square miles and serves a population of 2,686 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.

About ZIP code 21822

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($42,346) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 21822 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,686

population

38.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21822 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21822

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21822. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21826 Fruitland (3.4 mi) 21853 Princess Anne (6.5 mi) 21801 Salisbury (6.7 mi) 21856 Quantico (8.3 mi) 21804 Salisbury (8.6 mi) 21865 Tyaskin (10 mi) 21830 Hebron (10.3 mi) 21849 Parsonsburg (11.9 mi) 21814 Bivalve (13 mi) 21840 Nanticoke (13.1 mi) 21871 Westover (13.7 mi) 21863 Snow Hill (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,686
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	38.28 sq mi
Water area	0.88 sq mi
Latitude	38.2789
Longitude	-75.6510
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/443/667

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	40.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	31.3%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	21.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	4.5%	7.8%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,686

Population

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$42,346

Median household income

$29,822

Per capita income

$178,300

Median home value

$936

Median monthly rent

69.7%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

717

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

187

5–9

183

10–14

212

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

179

206

35–44

238

45–54

124

55–59

144

60–64

171

65–74

198

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	897	33.4%
18 and over	1,789	66.6%
65 and over	462	17.2%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.2%

Black or African American 34.3%

Two or more races 3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,632	60.2%
Black or African American	929	34.3%
Two or more races	80	3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	45	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	24	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	40.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	31.3%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	21.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	4.5%	7.8%	13.4%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 15.2%

$25k–$35k 15.7%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 20.1%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	15.2%
$25k–$35k	15.7%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	20.1%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.4%
Median income	$42,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.5%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 12.7%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,300
Median rent / month	$936
Owner occupied	69.7%
Renter occupied	30.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.2%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	20.1%
1990–1999	31.0%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	2.5%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.3%
1 vehicle	28.3%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	33.9%
Fuel oil	20.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	364	35.4%
Cohabiting couple	157	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	247	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	260	25.3%
Households with children under 18	347	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	340	33.1%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	25.7%
Married	44.3%	42.8%
Separated	1.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	8.4%
Divorced	16.2%	23.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	10.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	459	65.7%
High school	79	11.3%
College / grad school	91	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Retail trade 20.0%

Construction 13.8%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Information 5.2%

Professional & management 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.4%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	12.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 15.2%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 24.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	19.3%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	14.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	291	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	32.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	70.0%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,338	87.0%
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)	2,670	99.4%
Born in same state	2,654	98.8%
Born in different state	1,972	73.4%
Foreign born	16	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.6%
Not a US citizen	16	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	394	14.7%
French	381	14.2%
Italian	334	12.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	41	1.5%
Polish	10	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	89.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21822

What city is ZIP code 21822 in?

ZIP code 21822 is primarily assigned to Eden, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21822 in?

ZIP code 21822 falls within Worcester County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21822 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 21822 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21822?

17% of residents in ZIP code 21822 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21822 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 21822 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 21822 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 21822 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 21822 in?

ZIP code 21822 observes the EST timezone.