21671 ZIP Code — Tilghman, MD

Talbot County, Maryland

ZIP code 21671 is located in Tilghman, Maryland, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 2.11 square miles and serves a population of 805 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410.

About ZIP code 21671

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 $305,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,208) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 24% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21671 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

805

population

2.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21671 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21671

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21671. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tilghman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21665 Sherwood (3.4 mi) 21612 Bozman (5.3 mi) 21676 Wittman (6.2 mi) 21662 Royal Oak (6.8 mi) 21663 Saint Michaels (9 mi) 20714 North Beach (10.9 mi) 21654 Oxford (11.2 mi) 20732 Chesapeake Beach (11.3 mi) 20733 Churchton (12.9 mi) 20764 Shady Side (13.3 mi) 20758 Friendship (13.6 mi) 20751 Deale (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	805
Population density	382 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	2.11 sq mi
Water area	3.45 sq mi
Latitude	38.6975
Longitude	-76.3352
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	11.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

805

Population

382

People per sq mi

56.3

Median age

$55,208

Median household income

$45,250

Per capita income

$305,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

462

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	122	15.2%
18 and over	683	84.8%
65 and over	211	26.2%
Median age	56.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Asian 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	800	99.4%
Asian	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.9%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	2.8%	11.1%	13.4%

Under $10k 11.2%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 16.2%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 14.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	16.2%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	2.2%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	14.0%
Median income	$55,208

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 4.6%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k–$300k 26.7%

$300k–$500k 30.1%

$500k–$1M 20.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$305,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	97.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	14.0%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	16.2%
1950–1959	16.6%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	23.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	22.8%
3 bedrooms	63.5%
4 bedrooms	6.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.2%
1 vehicle	15.6%
2 vehicles	50.4%
3 or more	28.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	80.3%
Propane / LP gas	7.7%
Fuel oil	10.7%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	197	54.0%
Cohabiting couple	23	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	89	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	56	15.3%
Households with children under 18	69	18.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	148	40.5%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	18.7%
Married	46.5%	61.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.7%	1.6%
Divorced	8.8%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 12.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	4.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	35	28.7%
High school	76	62.3%
College / grad school	6	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.9%

Professional & management 17.1%

Finance & real estate 16.9%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Construction 11.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Retail trade 5.2%

Public administration 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	29.6%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.5%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	19.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	44.4%
Carpool	26.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	24.4%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 8.2%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.3%
Retirement income	17.3%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	6.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.8%
Visited dentist	70.4%
Cholesterol screening	94.1%
Teeth loss	9.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	54.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	794	98.6%
Spanish	3	0.4%
Other Indo-European	3	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	779	96.8%
Born in same state	762	94.7%
Born in different state	571	70.9%
Foreign born	17	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	26	3.2%
Not a US citizen	12	46.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	310	38.5%
Italian	128	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	22	2.7%
Irish	20	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	88.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21671

What city is ZIP code 21671 in?

ZIP code 21671 is primarily assigned to Tilghman, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21671 in?

ZIP code 21671 falls within Talbot County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21671 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 21671 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 21671 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 21671 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 21671 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 21671 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21671?

The median home value in ZIP code 21671 is $305,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 21671 in?

ZIP code 21671 observes the EST timezone.