21903 ZIP Code — Perryville, MD

Cecil County, Maryland

ZIP code 21903 is located in Perryville, Maryland, within Cecil County. It covers approximately 12.72 square miles and serves a population of 5,332 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 443/410.

About ZIP code 21903

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $285,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $73,608. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 21903 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,332

population

12.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21903 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21903

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perryville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21904 Port Deposit (4.1 mi) 21901 North East (5 mi) 21078 Havre De Grace (5.8 mi) 21911 Rising Sun (6.8 mi) 21917 Colora (7.2 mi) 21001 Aberdeen (9.8 mi) 21921 Elkton (9.9 mi) 21918 Conowingo (10 mi) 21028 Churchville (10.3 mi) 21034 Darlington (10.5 mi) 21005 Aberdeen Proving Ground (11.2 mi) 21915 Chesapeake City (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,332
Population density	419 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	12.72 sq mi
Water area	1.11 sq mi
Latitude	39.5731
Longitude	-76.0436
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	38.1%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	29.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	6.2%	7.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,332

Population

419

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$73,608

Median household income

$34,436

Per capita income

$285,600

Median home value

$1,056

Median monthly rent

74.1%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

1,868

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

190

Under 5

220

163

5–9

189

102

10–14

117

15–19

131

20–24

152

281

25–34

324

320

35–44

369

245

45–54

283

332

55–59

383

195

60–64

226

284

65–74

329

124

75–84

144

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,041	19.5%
18 and over	4,291	80.5%
65 and over	977	18.3%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.4%

Black or African American 9.5%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,534	83.4%
Black or African American	517	9.5%
Two or more races	213	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	106	1.9%
Other race	68	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	31.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	24.8%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	29.7%	30.1%
Over $200k	6.2%	7.1%	13.4%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 14.5%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 5.9%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 11.8%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 12.3%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	14.5%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	5.9%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	11.8%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$150k–$200k	12.3%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$73,608

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 2.5%

$150k–$200k 16.7%

$200k–$300k 36.1%

$300k–$500k 35.2%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

$1M+ 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$285,600
Median rent / month	$1,056
Owner occupied	74.1%
Renter occupied	25.9%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	58.9%
Large apartment buildings	7.8%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	17.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	40.9%
4 bedrooms	22.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	27.1%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.9%
Electricity	42.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Fuel oil	19.3%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,011	48.3%
Cohabiting couple	188	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	325	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	569	27.2%
Households with children under 18	555	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	815	38.9%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	24.0%
Married	52.1%	45.2%
Separated	1.4%	2.5%
Widowed	3.8%	10.1%
Divorced	16.5%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 10.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	7.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	357	62.1%
High school	77	13.4%
College / grad school	99	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.9%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Professional & management 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.9%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Public administration 5.3%

Construction 3.0%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.9%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	6.9%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.0%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	65.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	10.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	678	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,922	92.3%
Spanish	10	0.2%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,260	98.6%
Born in same state	5,061	94.9%
Born in different state	3,052	57.2%
Foreign born	199	3.7%
Naturalized citizen	72	1.4%
Not a US citizen	60	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,219	22.9%
Italian	943	17.7%
Arab	380	7.1%
English	97	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	66	1.2%
German	55	1%
Irish	29	0.5%
Norwegian	16	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21903

What city is ZIP code 21903 in?

ZIP code 21903 is primarily assigned to Perryville, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21903 in?

ZIP code 21903 falls within Cecil County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21903 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 21903 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 21903 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 21903 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 21903?

ZIP code 21903 has an estimated population of 5,332 residents, with a density of 419 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21903?

The median home value in ZIP code 21903 is $285,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 21903 in?

ZIP code 21903 observes the EST timezone.