21804 ZIP Code — Salisbury, MD
Wicomico County, Maryland
ZIP code 21804 is located in Salisbury, Maryland, within Wicomico County. It covers approximately 68.59 square miles and serves a population of 38,722 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.
About ZIP code 21804
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
Median household income is $64,513.
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 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,722
population
68.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21804 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21804
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Salisbury | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21849 Parsonsburg (3.3 mi)
21826 Fruitland (6 mi)
21850 Pittsville (6.9 mi)
21801 Salisbury (7.1 mi)
21822 Eden (8.6 mi)
21874 Willards (9 mi)
19940 Delmar (10 mi)
21863 Snow Hill (11.6 mi)
21872 Whaleyville (13 mi)
21830 Hebron (13.4 mi)
21841 Newark (13.7 mi)
19956 Laurel (14.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,722 |
| Population density | 565 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 68.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.3446 |
| Longitude | -75.5155 |
| 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 | 44.1% | 42.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 31.8% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.7% | 21.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 4.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
38,722
Population
565
People per sq mi
32.9
Median age
$64,513
Median household income
$32,778
Per capita income
$213,900
Median home value
$1,249
Median monthly rent
48.7%
Home ownership
16.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
8,727
Housing units
28.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,138
Under 5
1,219
894
5–9
957
1,091
10–14
1,168
1,598
15–19
1,711
2,543
20–24
2,723
2,491
25–34
2,668
1,962
35–44
2,100
2,090
45–54
2,237
1,213
55–59
1,298
878
60–64
940
1,642
65–74
1,758
854
75–84
914
307
85+
328
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,911 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 30,811 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,803 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.1%
Black or African American
28.8%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,801 | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 11,512 | 28.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,503 | 6.3% |
| Asian | 1,490 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,197 | 3% |
| Other race | 320 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 87 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.1% | 42.5% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.9% | 31.8% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.7% | 21.8% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.3% | 4.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
2.1%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
8.6%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
20.0%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
5.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.8% |
| Median income | $64,513 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
12.1%
$150k–$200k
26.4%
$200k–$300k
31.0%
$300k–$500k
19.5%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
2.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,249 |
| Owner occupied | 48.7% |
| Renter occupied | 51.3% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 58.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.9% |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 21.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.2% |
| Electricity | 62.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.0% |
| Fuel oil | 9.3% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,745 | 37.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,657 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,730 | 18.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,025 | 33.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,395 | 29.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,184 | 27.6% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.8% | 42.4% |
| Married | 41.5% | 34.7% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
31.2%
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
10.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 420 | 3.6% |
| Kindergarten | 638 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 3,209 | 27.7% |
| High school | 1,954 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 5,365 | 46.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.9%
Retail trade
12.5%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Construction
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Professional & management
5.0%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.3% |
| Service | 23.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.3% |
| Government | 20.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 12.5% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 3.5% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.1 |
Poverty
All people
16.7%
Under 18 years
18.1%
18 and over
16.3%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
22.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 21.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.8% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.8% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 55.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,022 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.3% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| No insurance | 7.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,365 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 2,539 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 739 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,374 | 3.8% |
| Other languages | 412 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,754 | 89.8% |
| Born in same state | 34,178 | 88.3% |
| Born in different state | 22,450 | 58.0% |
| Foreign born | 576 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,968 | 10.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,701 | 42.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,553 | 11.8% |
| Italian | 3,960 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 3,065 | 7.9% |
| English | 202 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 193 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 131 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 53 | 0.1% |
| German | 52 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.1% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21804
What city is ZIP code 21804 in?
ZIP code 21804 is primarily assigned to Salisbury, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21804 in?
ZIP code 21804 falls within Wicomico County, Maryland.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21804?
17% of residents in ZIP code 21804 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 21804?
ZIP code 21804 has an estimated population of 38,722 residents, with a density of 565 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21804?
The median home value in ZIP code 21804 is $213,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21804?
The median household income in ZIP code 21804 is $64,513, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21804 in?
ZIP code 21804 observes the EST timezone.