21863 ZIP Code — Snow Hill, MD

Worcester County, Maryland

ZIP code 21863 is located in Snow Hill, Maryland, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 122.53 square miles and serves a population of 4,913 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.

About ZIP code 21863

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 $218,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $67,107. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21863 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,913

population

122.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21863 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21863

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21863. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Snow Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21829 Girdletree (7.3 mi) 21841 Newark (8.2 mi) 21851 Pocomoke City (10.2 mi) 21804 Salisbury (11.6 mi) 21850 Pittsville (12 mi) 21811 Berlin (12.7 mi) 21849 Parsonsburg (12.8 mi) 23356 Greenbackville (13.6 mi) 21874 Willards (13.6 mi) 21822 Eden (14 mi) 21826 Fruitland (14.2 mi) 23395 Horntown (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,913
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	122.53 sq mi
Water area	4.73 sq mi
Latitude	38.1966
Longitude	-75.4162
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	41.1%	40.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	31.3%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	21.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	7.8%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,913

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$67,107

Median household income

$36,976

Per capita income

$218,600

Median home value

$1,028

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

6.7%

Unemployment

1,637

Housing units

30.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

178

5–9

165

190

10–14

176

201

15–19

186

158

20–24

146

287

25–34

265

401

35–44

369

272

45–54

250

55–59

231

60–64

212

240

65–74

222

159

75–84

146

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,123	22.9%
18 and over	3,790	77.1%
65 and over	950	19.3%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.5%

Black or African American 22%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	3,433	68.5%
Black or African American	1,101	22%
Two or more races	277	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	101	2%
Asian	93	1.9%
Other race	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	40.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	31.3%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	21.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.7%	7.8%	13.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 12.4%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 10.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	12.4%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	10.1%
Median income	$67,107

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 23.3%

$200k–$300k 36.5%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,600
Median rent / month	$1,028
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	9.2%
1980–1989	15.2%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	21.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	32.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.0%
Electricity	63.7%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	13.4%
Wood	3.0%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	764	39.7%
Cohabiting couple	129	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	326	17.0%
Female householder, no spouse	704	36.6%
Households with children under 18	452	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	665	34.6%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	33.2%
Married	42.3%	37.8%
Separated	0.0%	7.0%
Widowed	4.2%	11.7%
Divorced	11.9%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 14.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	30.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	1.7%
Kindergarten	25	2.1%
Elementary school	490	41.2%
High school	465	39.1%
College / grad school	188	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Professional & management 12.7%

Retail trade 10.6%

Public administration 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Construction 7.2%

Other services 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.0%
Service	19.1%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	24.3%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.3%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.0

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.4%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	43.1%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	19.4%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	16.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	335	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	29.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.2%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,809	97.9%
Spanish	96	2.0%
Other Indo-European	60	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.5%
Other languages	14	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,773	97.2%
Born in same state	4,598	93.6%
Born in different state	3,237	65.9%
Foreign born	175	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	140	2.8%
Not a US citizen	77	55.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	685	13.9%
Italian	573	11.7%
Arab	288	5.9%
Irish	43	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	12	0.2%
German	11	0.2%
English	9	0.2%
Polish	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21863

What city is ZIP code 21863 in?

ZIP code 21863 is primarily assigned to Snow Hill, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21863 in?

ZIP code 21863 falls within Worcester County, Maryland.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21863?

17% of residents in ZIP code 21863 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21863 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 21863 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 21863?

ZIP code 21863 has an estimated population of 4,913 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21863?

The median home value in ZIP code 21863 is $218,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 21863 in?

ZIP code 21863 observes the EST timezone.