21849 ZIP Code — Parsonsburg, MD

Wicomico County, Maryland

ZIP code 21849 is located in Parsonsburg, Maryland, within Wicomico County. It covers approximately 36.86 square miles and serves a population of 3,366 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.

About ZIP code 21849

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 $226,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,266) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21849 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,366

population

36.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21849 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21849

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Parsonsburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21804 Salisbury (3.3 mi) 21850 Pittsville (4.3 mi) 21874 Willards (6.2 mi) 19940 Delmar (8.8 mi) 21826 Fruitland (9 mi) 21801 Salisbury (9.2 mi) 21872 Whaleyville (10.1 mi) 21822 Eden (11.9 mi) 19956 Laurel (12.7 mi) 21863 Snow Hill (12.8 mi) 21841 Newark (12.9 mi) 21811 Berlin (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,366
Population density	91 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	36.86 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	38.3770
Longitude	-75.4712
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/443/667

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	42.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	21.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,366

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$70,266

Median household income

$50,536

Per capita income

$226,100

Median home value

$1,047

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,281

Housing units

26.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

149

Under 5

147

112

5–9

110

10–14

103

15–19

100

20–24

293

25–34

287

136

35–44

133

247

45–54

243

103

55–59

101

156

60–64

152

129

65–74

126

142

75–84

140

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	687	20.4%
18 and over	2,679	79.6%
65 and over	574	17.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.7%

Black or African American 7.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Group	Count	%
White	2,918	86.7%
Black or African American	259	7.7%
Two or more races	189	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	42.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	28.6%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	21.6%	21.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 29.6%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 10.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	29.6%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	10.9%
Median income	$70,266

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 24.1%

$200k–$300k 34.8%

$300k–$500k 20.2%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,100
Median rent / month	$1,047
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	15.5%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	10.5%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	27.1%
1960–1969	4.9%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	13.4%
3 bedrooms	64.2%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	49.7%
3 or more	26.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.6%
Electricity	55.7%
Propane / LP gas	23.0%
Fuel oil	11.0%
Wood	4.2%
Solar	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	753	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	123	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	238	18.0%
Female householder, no spouse	209	15.8%
Households with children under 18	391	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	399	30.2%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	24.4%
Married	58.3%	58.1%
Separated	0.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.9%	13.7%
Divorced	10.3%	3.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 33.4%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 11.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	26.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	91	15.1%
Kindergarten	20	3.3%
Elementary school	233	38.8%
High school	153	25.5%
College / grad school	104	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.6%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 9.0%

Public administration 8.0%

Professional & management 7.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Other services 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Information 0.4%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.7%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	4.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.3%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	15.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	10.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 19.4%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.0%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	37.9%
High cholesterol	36.6%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	204	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	6.7%
65 and over	36.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.2%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,070	91.2%
Spanish	45	1.5%
Other Indo-European	35	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,350	99.5%
Born in same state	3,332	99.0%
Born in different state	2,454	72.9%
Foreign born	18	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	16	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	773	23%
Italian	423	12.6%
Arab	178	5.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	15	0.4%
English	9	0.3%
German	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21849

What city is ZIP code 21849 in?

ZIP code 21849 is primarily assigned to Parsonsburg, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21849 in?

ZIP code 21849 falls within Wicomico County, Maryland.

What is the population of ZIP code 21849?

ZIP code 21849 has an estimated population of 3,366 residents, with a density of 91 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21849?

The median home value in ZIP code 21849 is $226,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21849?

The median household income in ZIP code 21849 is $70,266, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21849 in?

ZIP code 21849 observes the EST timezone.