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Wicomico County
Sharptown, MD
21861
21861 ZIP Code — Sharptown, MD
Wicomico County, Maryland
ZIP code 21861 is located in
Sharptown ,
Maryland ,
within Wicomico County .
It covers approximately 2.60 square miles and serves a population of
776 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 410/443 .
About ZIP code 21861
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $83,125. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 21861 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
776
Population density
298 / sq mi
State FIPS
24
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
2.60 sq mi
Water area
0.49 sq mi
Latitude
38.5394
Longitude
-75.7191
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
410/443
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.9%
42.5%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
52.6%
31.8%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
19.7%
21.8%
30.1%
Over $200k
0.8%
4.0%
13.4%
Demographics & statistics
$83,125
Median household income
$164,100
Median home value
$1,185
Median monthly rent
13.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 178 22.9% 18 and over 598 77.1% 65 and over 104 13.4% Median age 35.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
6.7%
Group Count % White 712 91.3% Black or African American 52 6.7% Two or more races 12 1.5% Hispanic or Latino 4 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
26.9%
42.5%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
52.6%
31.8%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
19.7%
21.8%
30.1%
Over $200k
0.8%
4.0%
13.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 1.3% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 6.1% $25k–$35k 8.1% $35k–$50k 9.1% $50k–$75k 6.5% $75k–$100k 43.4% $100k–$150k 12.0% $150k–$200k 10.4% $200k+ 1.0% Median income $83,125
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $164,100 Median rent / month $1,185 Owner occupied 80.6% Renter occupied 19.4% Vacant 11.0% Single-family detached 96.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 8.1% 1990–1999 1.7% 1980–1989 2.9% 1970–1979 10.4% 1960–1969 6.6% 1950–1959 14.7% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 47.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 22.5% 3 bedrooms 56.8% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.3% 1 vehicle 24.6% 2 vehicles 41.7% 3 or more 32.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.6% Electricity 55.7% Propane / LP gas 10.4% Fuel oil 27.8% Wood 3.6% No fuel used 1.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 150 48.5% Cohabiting couple 40 12.9% Male householder, no spouse 36 11.7% Female householder, no spouse 83 26.9% Households with children under 18 109 35.3% Households with seniors (65+) 77 24.9% Average household size 2.51
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.9% 38.4% Married 58.1% 45.5% Separated 1.8% 0.0% Widowed 7.6% 7.9% Divorced 3.6% 8.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Graduate / professional
5.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.5% Bachelor's or higher 13.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 8 4.3% Kindergarten 21 11.3% Elementary school 80 43.0% High school 42 22.6% College / grad school 35 18.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Public administration
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Professional & management
4.1%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.2% Service 15.0% Sales & office 31.7% Natural resources & construction 9.1% Production & transportation 18.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.2% Government 21.9% Self-employed 0.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.1% Carpool 8.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 3.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 29.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
3.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 27.8% Retirement income 15.9% Supplemental Security 4.2% Cash public assistance 1.0% Food stamps / SNAP 12.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.0% High blood pressure 37.9% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 10.8% Heart disease 6.8% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 28.2% Kidney disease 3.0% Pulmonary disease 7.9% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 16.4% No physical activity 23.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.3% Depression 21.1% Fair or poor health 14.3% Poor mental health 15.4% Poor physical health 10.2% No health insurance 11.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.3% Visited dentist 57.7% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 14.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 26 4.3%
Disability % Any disability 8.6% Under 18 1.1% 18–64 years 10.1% 65 and over 14.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 68.3% Public insurance 40.3% No insurance 5.9% Uninsured under 19 6.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 735 94.7% 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) 762 98.2% Born in same state 758 97.7% Born in different state 537 69.2% Foreign born 4 0.5% Naturalized citizen 14 1.8% Not a US citizen 4 28.6%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 162 20.9% French 149 19.2% Arab 96 12.4%
Ancestry Count % Polish 4 0.5% English 3 0.4% Irish 2 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.8% Internet access 94.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21861
What city is ZIP code 21861 in?
ZIP code 21861 is primarily assigned to Sharptown, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21861 in?
ZIP code 21861 falls within Wicomico County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 21861?
14% 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 21861 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 21861 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21861?
The median home value in ZIP code 21861 is $164,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 21861?
ZIP code 21861 has an estimated population of 776 residents, with a density of 298 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 21861 in?
ZIP code 21861 observes the EST timezone.
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