21649 ZIP Code — Marydel, MD

Caroline County, Maryland

ZIP code 21649 is located in Marydel, Maryland, within Caroline County. It covers approximately 21.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,205 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21649

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,806. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 21649 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,205

population

21.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21649 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21649

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marydel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21607 Barclay (3.8 mi) 19953 Hartly (4.9 mi) 21640 Henderson (5 mi) 21668 Sudlersville (5.6 mi) 21644 Ingleside (6.2 mi) 21636 Goldsboro (8.2 mi) 19934 Camden Wyoming (9.2 mi) 19904 Dover (9.2 mi) 21651 Millington (9.5 mi) 19938 Clayton (9.5 mi) 21623 Church Hill (10.1 mi) 21639 Greensboro (11.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,205
Population density	105 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	21.02 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.1356
Longitude	-75.7763
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	41.0%	40.1%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	34.3%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	21.3%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.3%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,205

Population

105

People per sq mi

34.4

Median age

$56,806

Median household income

$22,083

Per capita income

$198,100

Median home value

$1,688

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

14.7%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

559

Housing units

18.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

137

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

106

20–24

196

25–34

131

144

35–44

163

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	593	26.9%
18 and over	1,612	73.1%
65 and over	317	14.4%
Median age	34.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.8%

Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

Other race 17.6%

Two or more races 9.4%

Black or African American 1.8%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,325	45.8%
Hispanic or Latino	688	23.8%
Other race	510	17.6%
Two or more races	272	9.4%
Black or African American	52	1.8%
Asian	35	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.0%	40.1%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	34.3%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	21.3%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.3%	13.4%

Under $10k 3.3%

$10k–$15k 0.4%

$15k–$25k 4.8%

$25k–$35k 19.4%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 4.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.3%
$10k–$15k	0.4%
$15k–$25k	4.8%
$25k–$35k	19.4%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	4.6%
Median income	$56,806

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 34.4%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 24.2%

$500k–$1M 8.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,100
Median rent / month	$1,688
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	4.02

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.8%
2000–2009	14.4%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	24.9%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.8%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	11.6%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	20.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	23.4%
2 vehicles	13.7%
3 or more	59.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	41.9%
Propane / LP gas	21.2%
Fuel oil	16.8%
Wood	11.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	307	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	93	17.0%
Male householder, no spouse	55	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	91	16.7%
Households with children under 18	272	49.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	29.9%
Average household size	4.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.0%	35.8%
Married	33.7%	44.8%
Separated	0.2%	0.3%
Widowed	11.1%	8.0%
Divorced	6.1%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 18.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 8.5%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	18.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	12.3%
Kindergarten	9	1.9%
Elementary school	253	52.8%
High school	113	23.6%
College / grad school	45	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.5%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Construction 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.7%

Retail trade 8.8%

Other services 7.6%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Public administration 4.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.1%
Service	34.8%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.2%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	13.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	18.3%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.8

Poverty

All people 14.7%

Under 18 years 20.5%

18 and over 12.9%

Married-couple families 7.2%

Female-led households 41.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	29.4%
High cholesterol	28.4%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	21.7%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.4%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	23.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.4%
Visited dentist	51.8%
Cholesterol screening	84.7%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	22.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.2%
Public insurance	51.8%
No insurance	21.9%
Uninsured under 19	17.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,977	89.7%
Spanish	375	19.0%
Other Indo-European	361	18.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.7%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,583	71.8%
Born in same state	1,581	71.7%
Born in different state	1,164	52.8%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	622	28.2%
Not a US citizen	188	30.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	248	11.2%
French	102	4.6%
Italian	90	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	27	1.2%
English	13	0.6%
Irish	11	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.8%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21649

What city is ZIP code 21649 in?

ZIP code 21649 is primarily assigned to Marydel, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21649 in?

ZIP code 21649 falls within Caroline County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21649 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 21649 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21649 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 21649 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 21649?

ZIP code 21649 has an estimated population of 2,205 residents, with a density of 105 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21649?

The median home value in ZIP code 21649 is $198,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 21649 in?

ZIP code 21649 observes the EST timezone.