21824 ZIP Code — Ewell, MD

Somerset County, Maryland

ZIP code 21824 is located in Ewell, Maryland, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 2.28 square miles and serves a population of 253 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21824

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,401. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 10 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 21824 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

253

population

2.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21824 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21824

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21824. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ewell	Acceptable
Ewell	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21817 Crisfield (8.9 mi) 21821 Deal Island (10 mi) 21890 Westover (11.8 mi) 21838 Marion Station (15.6 mi) 21871 Westover (16.6 mi) 22539 Reedville (17.7 mi) 23426 Sanford (18.3 mi) 20687 Scotland (19.2 mi) 21840 Nanticoke (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	253
Population density	111 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	2.28 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	37.9966
Longitude	-76.0103
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	30.3%	52.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	57.6%	31.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.6%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

253

Population

111

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$83,401

Median household income

$42,857

Per capita income

$112,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

1.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	59	23.3%
18 and over	194	76.7%
65 and over	84	33.2%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	253	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.3%	52.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	57.6%	31.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	14.6%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	13.4%

$25k–$35k 4.3%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 27.4%

$75k–$100k 38.5%

$100k–$150k 6.0%

$150k–$200k 20.5%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	4.3%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	27.4%
$75k–$100k	38.5%
$100k–$150k	6.0%
$150k–$200k	20.5%
Median income	$83,401

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 85.6%

$200k–$300k 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	92.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	24.6%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	60.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	52.1%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	67.5%
2 vehicles	18.8%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	85.5%
Fuel oil	12.8%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	73.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	24	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	7	6.0%
Households with children under 18	31	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	47.0%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	0.0%
Married	62.4%	91.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.2%
Divorced	12.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.9%
Bachelor's or higher	1.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	89.4%
High school	7	10.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 26.6%

Professional & management 25.5%

Wholesale trade 21.3%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Information 5.3%

Construction 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Education & healthcare 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	5.3%
Natural resources & construction	36.2%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.1%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	25.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	35.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.6%
Work from home	30.9%
Other means	23.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	10.4

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	51.3%
Retirement income	67.5%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.9%
High blood pressure	49.1%
High cholesterol	46.0%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	10.3%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	39.0%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	10.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	11.9%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	20.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.8%
65 and over	8.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.7%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	253	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)	253	100.0%
Born in same state	253	100.0%
Born in different state	197	77.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	135	53.4%
French	66	26.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.2%
Internet access	59.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21824

What city is ZIP code 21824 in?

ZIP code 21824 is primarily assigned to Ewell, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21824 in?

ZIP code 21824 falls within Somerset County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21824 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 21824 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 21824 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 21824 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 21824 have a large veteran population?

20% of civilians in ZIP code 21824 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 21824 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 21824 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 21824 in?

ZIP code 21824 observes the EST timezone.