21853 ZIP Code — Princess Anne, MD

Somerset County, Maryland

ZIP code 21853 is located in Princess Anne, Maryland, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 114.78 square miles and serves a population of 10,659 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.

About ZIP code 21853

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 $156,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $55,000. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 21853 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,659

population

114.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21853 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21853

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21853. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Princess Anne	Acceptable
Princess Anne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21822 Eden (6.5 mi) 21871 Westover (7.4 mi) 21865 Tyaskin (9.5 mi) 21856 Quantico (9.9 mi) 21826 Fruitland (9.9 mi) 21890 Westover (9.9 mi) 21840 Nanticoke (11 mi) 21851 Pocomoke City (11.3 mi) 21838 Marion Station (11.9 mi) 21814 Bivalve (12.1 mi) 21801 Salisbury (13 mi) 21804 Salisbury (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,659
Population density	93 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	114.78 sq mi
Water area	10.53 sq mi
Latitude	38.1951
Longitude	-75.7058
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	55.1%	52.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	31.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.6%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.2%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

10,659

Population

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

$55,000

Median household income

$22,386

Per capita income

$156,800

Median home value

$971

Median monthly rent

52.4%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

3,087

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

263

Under 5

265

412

5–9

414

239

10–14

241

644

15–19

648

760

20–24

764

633

25–34

637

483

35–44

485

531

45–54

535

348

55–59

350

294

60–64

296

324

65–74

326

278

75–84

279

105

85+

105

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,143	20.1%
18 and over	8,516	79.9%
65 and over	1,417	13.3%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.8%

White 39.2%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,683	52.8%
White	4,220	39.2%
Two or more races	654	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	109	1%
Asian	71	0.7%
Other race	28	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	52.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	31.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	14.6%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.8%	1.2%	13.4%

Under $10k 14.9%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 2.9%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.9%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	2.9%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$55,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.5%

$50k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 31.2%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 17.4%

$300k–$500k 13.4%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

$1M+ 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$156,800
Median rent / month	$971
Owner occupied	52.4%
Renter occupied	47.6%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	53.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.7%
Mobile homes	9.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	15.6%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	17.0%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	6.1%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.2%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	37.6%
2 vehicles	29.4%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	66.9%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Fuel oil	8.1%
Wood	2.0%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,565	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	243	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	661	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,143	31.6%
Households with children under 18	1,346	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	992	27.5%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.4%	40.2%
Married	36.4%	37.8%
Separated	0.5%	0.9%
Widowed	3.2%	8.8%
Divorced	7.5%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 22.6%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	145	3.5%
Kindergarten	206	4.9%
Elementary school	969	23.1%
High school	488	11.6%
College / grad school	2,389	56.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.2%

Public administration 10.5%

Retail trade 9.9%

Construction 7.6%

Professional & management 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Other services 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.9%
Production & transportation	11.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.9%
Government	30.5%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	7.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.1

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 14.2%

Female-led households 19.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	22.6%
Supplemental Security	5.2%
Cash public assistance	8.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	37.0%
High cholesterol	30.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	23.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	17.6%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	14.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	48.7%
Cholesterol screening	86.8%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	687	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	8.6%
18–64 years	12.0%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,131	95.0%
Spanish	365	3.6%
Other Indo-European	26	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	35	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,877	92.7%
Born in same state	9,837	92.3%
Born in different state	7,279	68.3%
Foreign born	40	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	782	7.3%
Not a US citizen	436	55.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,183	20.5%
French	447	4.2%
Italian	234	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	25	0.2%
English	24	0.2%
Dutch	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.9%
Internet access	90.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21853

What city is ZIP code 21853 in?

ZIP code 21853 is primarily assigned to Princess Anne, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21853 in?

ZIP code 21853 falls within Somerset County, Maryland.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21853?

27% of residents in ZIP code 21853 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21853?

The median home value in ZIP code 21853 is $156,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 21853?

ZIP code 21853 has an estimated population of 10,659 residents, with a density of 93 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21853?

The median household income in ZIP code 21853 is $55,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21853 in?

ZIP code 21853 observes the EST timezone.