21647 ZIP Code — Mcdaniel, MD

Talbot County, Maryland

ZIP code 21647 is located in Mcdaniel, Maryland, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 3.36 square miles and serves a population of 450 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21647

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $545,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $107,361. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

450

population

3.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21647 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21647

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City	Status
Mcdaniel	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	450
Population density	134 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	3.36 sq mi
Water area	1.40 sq mi
Latitude	38.8100
Longitude	-76.2835
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	18.5%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	11.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

450

Population

134

People per sq mi

47.9

Median age

$107,361

Median household income

$52,228

Per capita income

$545,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

2.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

179

Housing units

46.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	126	28.0%
18 and over	324	72.0%
65 and over	58	12.9%
Median age	47.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.1%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	446	99.1%
Two or more races	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.5%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	44.4%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	11.1%	13.4%

$25k–$35k 2.2%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 48.6%

$200k+ 25.1%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	2.2%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	48.6%
$200k+	25.1%
Median income	$107,361

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 21.0%

$300k–$500k 25.7%

$500k–$1M 49.1%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$545,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	6.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.2%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	34.0%
1970–1979	24.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	5.8%
3 bedrooms	78.0%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	10.1%
2 vehicles	53.6%
3 or more	36.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.0%
Electricity	64.8%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Wood	8.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	113	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	51	28.5%
Female householder, no spouse	11	6.1%
Households with children under 18	101	56.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	20.7%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.1%	27.3%
Married	67.0%	65.3%
Separated	20.9%	0.0%
Widowed	2.8%	0.0%
Divorced	4.2%	7.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 19.4%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 34.0%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	46.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	16.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	53	48.6%
High school	13	11.9%
College / grad school	25	22.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 27.2%

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Construction 7.5%

Public administration 7.0%

Wholesale trade 6.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.6%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	16.9%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.1%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.0%
Carpool	9.9%
Public transit	8.9%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	19.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 2.4%

Under 18 years 5.6%

18 and over 1.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	44.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	40.9%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	9.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	24.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	17.9%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.4%
Visited dentist	69.8%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	10.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	22.2%
18–64 years	4.9%
65 and over	53.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	88.7%
Public insurance	18.4%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	418	92.9%
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)	450	100.0%
Born in same state	422	93.8%
Born in different state	270	60.0%
Foreign born	28	6.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	121	26.9%
Arab	66	14.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	62	13.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21647

What city is ZIP code 21647 in?

ZIP code 21647 is primarily assigned to Mcdaniel, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21647 in?

ZIP code 21647 falls within Talbot County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21647 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 21647 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21647?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21647?

The median home value in ZIP code 21647 is $545,800.

Does ZIP code 21647 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 21647 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 21647 in?

ZIP code 21647 observes the EST timezone.