21902 ZIP Code — Perry Point, MD

Cecil County, Maryland

ZIP code 21902 is located in Perry Point, Maryland, within Cecil County. It covers approximately 0.87 square miles and serves a population of 251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410.

About ZIP code 21902

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 45%.

251

population

0.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21902 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21902

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21902. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perry Point	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	251
Population density	289 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	0.87 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.5535
Longitude	-76.0633
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	443/410

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	29.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

251

Population

289

People per sq mi

60.3

Median age

Median household income

$20,766

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

33.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	251	100.0%
65 and over	103	41.0%
Median age	60.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.2%

White 47.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	131	52.2%
White	120	47.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	29.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.1%	13.4%

$50k–$75k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	100.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	100.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	50	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.0%	46.3%
Married	14.0%	11.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	18.2%	26.9%
Divorced	16.8%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.8%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 6.8%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 26.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	33.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	3	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 57.5%

Retail trade 42.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	42.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	42.5%
Government	57.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	0.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	100.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	53.6%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	7.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	8.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	12.4%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	9.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	95.6%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	45.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	34.3%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	61.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	251	100.0%
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)	251	100.0%
Born in same state	251	100.0%
Born in different state	141	56.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	12.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	19.9%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21902

What city is ZIP code 21902 in?

ZIP code 21902 is primarily assigned to Perry Point, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21902 in?

ZIP code 21902 falls within Cecil County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21902 have an older population?

41% of residents in ZIP code 21902 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21902?

18% of residents in ZIP code 21902 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 21902?

ZIP code 21902 has an estimated population of 251 residents, with a density of 290 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21902 in?

ZIP code 21902 observes the EST timezone.