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Dorchester County
Linkwood, MD
21835
21835 ZIP Code — Linkwood, MD
Dorchester County, Maryland
ZIP code 21835 is located in
Linkwood ,
Maryland ,
within Dorchester County .
It covers approximately 10.60 square miles and serves a population of
382 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 410/443 .
About ZIP code 21835
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $34,659. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 37%.
Overall, ZIP code 21835 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
382
Population density
36 / sq mi
State FIPS
24
County FIPS
019
Geography
Land area
10.60 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
38.5379
Longitude
-75.9339
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
410/443
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
48.7%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
17.9%
30.4%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
26.4%
17.3%
30.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
13.4%
Demographics & statistics
$34,659
Median household income
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 47 12.3% 18 and over 335 87.7% 65 and over 132 34.6% Median age 55.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
14.7%
Group Count % White 315 82.5% Black or African American 56 14.7% Two or more races 11 2.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.7%
48.7%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
17.9%
30.4%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
26.4%
17.3%
30.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
3.7%
13.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 10.7% $15k–$25k 5.9% $25k–$35k 35.8% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 10.2% $75k–$100k 3.2% $100k–$150k 15.5% $150k–$200k 6.4% Median income $34,659
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 94.1% Renter occupied 5.9% Vacant 0.0% Single-family detached 52.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 47.6% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 32.6% 1990–1999 11.2% 1980–1989 27.3% 1970–1979 4.3% 1960–1969 15.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 9.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.7% 2 bedrooms 20.9% 3 bedrooms 67.9% 4 bedrooms 8.6% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.8% 1 vehicle 43.9% 2 vehicles 24.6% 3 or more 26.7%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 5.9% Electricity 19.3% Propane / LP gas 44.9% Fuel oil 23.0% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 4.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 103 55.1% Cohabiting couple 6 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 52 27.8% Female householder, no spouse 26 13.9% Households with children under 18 34 18.2% Households with seniors (65+) 89 47.6% Average household size 2.04
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.4% 30.5% Married 67.7% 59.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 5.2% Divorced 9.9% 4.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.3%
Some college, no degree
8.2%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.0% Bachelor's or higher 22.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 13 27.7% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 34 72.3% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.4%
Professional & management
8.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.6% Service 11.8% Sales & office 39.6% Natural resources & construction 16.7% Production & transportation 17.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 63.2% Government 17.4% Self-employed 19.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.0% Carpool 8.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 7.6% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 21.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.0% Retirement income 34.2% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.2% High blood pressure 40.1% High cholesterol 33.9% Diabetes 12.9% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 29.5% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 7.6% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.0% Binge drinking 14.1% No physical activity 25.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 32.3% Depression 19.2% Fair or poor health 14.6% Poor mental health 13.4% Poor physical health 9.9% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.3% Visited dentist 63.6% Cholesterol screening 93.1% Teeth loss 12.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 61 18.2%
Disability % Any disability 36.9% Under 18 25.5% 18–64 years 34.0% 65 and over 45.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.5% Public insurance 59.2% No insurance 10.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 369 96.6% 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) 371 97.1% Born in same state 371 97.1% Born in different state 313 81.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 11 2.9% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 45 11.8% Italian 35 9.2%
Ancestry Count % French 29 7.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.0% Internet access 92.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21835
What city is ZIP code 21835 in?
ZIP code 21835 is primarily assigned to Linkwood, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21835 in?
ZIP code 21835 falls within Dorchester County, Maryland.
Does ZIP code 21835 have an older population?
35% of residents in ZIP code 21835 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 21835 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 21835 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 21835 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 21835 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Does ZIP code 21835 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 21835 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 21835 in?
ZIP code 21835 observes the EST timezone.
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