21826 ZIP Code — Fruitland, MD
Wicomico County, Maryland
ZIP code 21826 is located in Fruitland, Maryland, within Wicomico County. It covers approximately 4.04 square miles and serves a population of 5,569 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 667.
About ZIP code 21826
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $203,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $60,513.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,569
population
4.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21826 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21826
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21826. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fruitland | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21822 Eden (3.4 mi)
21801 Salisbury (3.9 mi)
21804 Salisbury (6 mi)
21849 Parsonsburg (9 mi)
21830 Hebron (9.1 mi)
21856 Quantico (9.4 mi)
21853 Princess Anne (9.9 mi)
21865 Tyaskin (11.8 mi)
19940 Delmar (11.9 mi)
21850 Pittsville (12.9 mi)
21837 Mardela Springs (13.3 mi)
21863 Snow Hill (14.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,569 |
| Population density | 1,378 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3220 |
| Longitude | -75.6224 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 667 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 42.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 31.8% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 21.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 4.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
5,569
Population
1,378
People per sq mi
28.7
Median age
$60,513
Median household income
$27,825
Per capita income
$203,400
Median home value
$1,570
Median monthly rent
59.9%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
11.7%
Unemployment
1,342
Housing units
36.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
256
Under 5
293
129
5–9
149
159
10–14
182
93
15–19
107
487
20–24
558
405
25–34
465
230
35–44
263
357
45–54
410
80
55–59
92
97
60–64
112
238
65–74
274
47
75–84
53
15
85+
18
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,268 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 4,301 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 645 | 11.6% |
| Median age | 28.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62.4%
Black or African American
23.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Two or more races
3.9%
Other race
2.8%
Asian
2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,625 | 62.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,363 | 23.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 239 | 4.1% |
| Two or more races | 226 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 162 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 156 | 2.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.8% | 42.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 31.8% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.0% | 21.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 4.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
7.4%
$10k–$15k
0.4%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
17.7%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
7.3%
$100k–$150k
20.8%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $60,513 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
12.5%
$150k–$200k
24.6%
$200k–$300k
25.7%
$300k–$500k
25.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,570 |
| Owner occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter occupied | 40.1% |
| Vacant | 7.4% |
| Single-family detached | 77.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.91 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.4% |
| 3 or more | 32.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.7% |
| Electricity | 51.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.2% |
| Fuel oil | 4.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 921 | 46.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 202 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 262 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 592 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 564 | 28.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 453 | 22.9% |
| Average household size | 2.81 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 45.3% |
| Married | 50.2% | 43.0% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 6.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
5.1%
HS graduate
38.6%
Some college, no degree
14.4%
Associate's degree
4.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
16.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 60 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 57 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 512 | 32.1% |
| High school | 192 | 12.0% |
| College / grad school | 774 | 48.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
44.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
14.2%
Retail trade
9.5%
Professional & management
7.2%
Public administration
5.6%
Manufacturing
5.4%
Construction
4.9%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Information
1.3%
Other services
0.9%
Wholesale trade
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.2% |
| Service | 27.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.1% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 16.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.1% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 4.8% |
| Other means | 2.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.2 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
3.9%
18 and over
17.1%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.0% |
| Retirement income | 29.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.9% |
| High cholesterol | 31.2% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.0% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.5% |
| Visited dentist | 58.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 13.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 178 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.3% |
| Under 18 | 9.4% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 42.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.8% |
| Public insurance | 39.6% |
| No insurance | 8.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,020 | 90.1% |
| Spanish | 400 | 8.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 212 | 4.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 162 | 3.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,133 | 92.2% |
| Born in same state | 5,007 | 89.9% |
| Born in different state | 3,737 | 67.1% |
| Foreign born | 126 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 436 | 7.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 206 | 47.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 575 | 10.3% |
| Italian | 495 | 8.9% |
| French | 140 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 32 | 0.6% |
| German | 18 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.5% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21826
What city is ZIP code 21826 in?
ZIP code 21826 is primarily assigned to Fruitland, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21826 in?
ZIP code 21826 falls within Wicomico County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21826?
ZIP code 21826 has an estimated population of 5,569 residents, with a density of 1,378 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21826?
The median home value in ZIP code 21826 is $203,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21826?
The median household income in ZIP code 21826 is $60,513, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21826 in?
ZIP code 21826 observes the EST timezone.