21850 ZIP Code — Pittsville, MD

Wicomico County, Maryland

ZIP code 21850 is located in Pittsville, Maryland, within Wicomico County. It covers approximately 28.08 square miles and serves a population of 3,628 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.

About ZIP code 21850

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,368. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 21850 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,628

population

28.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21874 Willards (2.3 mi) 21849 Parsonsburg (4.3 mi) 21872 Whaleyville (6.2 mi) 21804 Salisbury (6.9 mi) 21811 Berlin (9.3 mi) 21841 Newark (9.6 mi) 19940 Delmar (11.9 mi) 21863 Snow Hill (12 mi) 21813 Bishopville (12.4 mi) 19945 Frankford (12.6 mi) 21826 Fruitland (12.9 mi) 21801 Salisbury (13.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,628
Population density	129 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	28.08 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	38.3695
Longitude	-75.3927
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/443

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	42.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	21.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,628

Population

129

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$72,368

Median household income

$38,027

Per capita income

$215,300

Median home value

$1,234

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

1,375

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

140

5–9

101

10–14

104

123

15–19

128

129

20–24

133

199

25–34

207

131

35–44

136

265

45–54

276

144

55–59

149

132

60–64

138

209

65–74

218

116

75–84

121

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	770	21.2%
18 and over	2,858	78.8%
65 and over	731	20.1%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.1%

Two or more races 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Black or African American 3.8%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,070	81.1%
Two or more races	374	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	157	4.1%
Black or African American	145	3.8%
Asian	26	0.7%
Other race	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.9%	42.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	50.1%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	21.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 23.5%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	23.5%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	16.7%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$72,368

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%

$50k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 20.9%

$200k–$300k 47.8%

$300k–$500k 7.0%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,300
Median rent / month	$1,234
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	77.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	16.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	32.5%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	12.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	13.6%
3 bedrooms	67.7%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	33.6%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	32.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	18.4%
Fuel oil	15.6%
Wood	1.0%
Solar	1.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	632	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	142	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	343	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	387	25.7%
Households with children under 18	501	33.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	527	35.0%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.3%	26.8%
Married	43.4%	44.4%
Separated	9.7%	1.5%
Widowed	1.3%	11.3%
Divorced	12.2%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 53.0%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	3.7%
Kindergarten	70	13.0%
Elementary school	207	38.5%
High school	180	33.5%
College / grad school	61	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Retail trade 17.3%

Construction 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Professional & management 8.0%

Other services 6.6%

Public administration 5.5%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.1%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	32.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	10.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.6%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	10.0%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 24.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.6%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	155	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	32.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,353	92.4%
Spanish	21	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,473	95.7%
Born in same state	3,445	95.0%
Born in different state	2,558	70.5%
Foreign born	28	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	155	4.3%
Not a US citizen	102	65.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	592	16.3%
Italian	403	11.1%
Arab	166	4.6%
Irish	51	1.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	0.6%
Polish	11	0.3%
Norwegian	5	0.1%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.5%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21850

What city is ZIP code 21850 in?

ZIP code 21850 is primarily assigned to Pittsville, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21850 in?

ZIP code 21850 falls within Wicomico County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21850?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 21850 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 21850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21850 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 21850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 21850?

ZIP code 21850 has an estimated population of 3,628 residents, with a density of 129 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21850 in?

ZIP code 21850 observes the EST timezone.