21650 ZIP Code — Massey, MD

Kent County, Maryland

ZIP code 21650 is located in Massey, Maryland, within Kent County. It covers approximately 9.66 square miles and serves a population of 308 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21650

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $92,000. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 26% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 21650 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

308

population

9.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21650 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21650

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21650. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Massey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21635 Galena (2.2 mi) 21651 Millington (6 mi) 19938 Clayton (7 mi) 21912 Warwick (8.1 mi) 21645 Kennedyville (9 mi) 19734 Townsend (9.7 mi) 21919 Earleville (9.8 mi) 21668 Sudlersville (10 mi) 21649 Marydel (12.5 mi) 21607 Barclay (12.8 mi) 19953 Hartly (12.8 mi) 21915 Chesapeake City (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	308
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	9.66 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.3146
Longitude	-75.8036
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	16.8%	40.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	48.6%	29.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	23.2%	30.1%
Over $200k	7.5%	7.2%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

308

Population

People per sq mi

41.6

Median age

$92,000

Median household income

$32,147

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	30.8%
18 and over	213	69.2%
65 and over	41	13.3%
Median age	41.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.4%

Other race 36.4%

White 27.3%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	176	36.4%
Other race	176	36.4%
White	132	27.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.8%	40.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	48.6%	29.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	23.2%	30.1%
Over $200k	7.5%	7.2%	13.4%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 35.6%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	27.8%
$100k–$150k	35.6%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$92,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 41.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 12.2%

$1M+ 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	90.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	8.9%
1960–1969	25.6%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	36.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	6.7%
3 bedrooms	63.3%
4 bedrooms	20.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.9%
2 vehicles	66.7%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	36.7%
Propane / LP gas	38.9%
Fuel oil	15.6%
No fuel used	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	63.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	16	17.8%
Households with children under 18	25	27.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	30	33.3%
Average household size	3.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	23.1%
Married	63.6%	64.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.5%
Divorced	0.0%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 45.5%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.3%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	32	33.7%
Elementary school	32	33.7%
High school	31	32.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 56.7%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Agriculture & mining 12.5%

Education & healthcare 8.3%

Construction 7.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.0%
Service	15.0%
Sales & office	26.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

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	33.3%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	33.4%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	19.3%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.2%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	51.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.2%
Public insurance	9.7%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	308	100.0%
Spanish	81	26.3%
Other Indo-European	81	26.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	227	73.7%
Born in same state	227	73.7%
Born in different state	129	41.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	81	26.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	34	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	10.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21650

What city is ZIP code 21650 in?

ZIP code 21650 is primarily assigned to Massey, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21650 in?

ZIP code 21650 falls within Kent County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21650 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 21650 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 21650 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 21650 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 21650?

Approximately 26% of households in ZIP code 21650 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the population of ZIP code 21650?

ZIP code 21650 has an estimated population of 308 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21650 in?

ZIP code 21650 observes the EST timezone.