21673 ZIP Code — Trappe, MD

Talbot County, Maryland

ZIP code 21673 is located in Trappe, Maryland, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 51.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,793 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.

About ZIP code 21673

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $331,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($66,163) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 34% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21673 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,793

population

51.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21673 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21673

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21673. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Trappe	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21654 Oxford (4.7 mi) 21631 East New Market (7.9 mi) 21662 Royal Oak (9.1 mi) 21601 Easton (9.6 mi) 21655 Preston (9.7 mi) 21643 Hurlock (10.1 mi) 21835 Linkwood (10.2 mi) 21677 Woolford (11.9 mi) 21613 Cambridge (12.5 mi) 21612 Bozman (13.9 mi) 21663 Saint Michaels (14.1 mi) 21659 Rhodesdale (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,793
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	51.80 sq mi
Water area	15.94 sq mi
Latitude	38.6524
Longitude	-76.0531
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	34.1%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	13.2%	11.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,793

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$66,163

Median household income

$37,802

Per capita income

$331,800

Median home value

$1,310

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

1,267

Housing units

24.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

108

15–19

108

20–24

115

25–34

115

173

35–44

171

204

45–54

202

132

55–59

132

113

60–64

113

131

65–74

131

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	604	21.6%
18 and over	2,189	78.4%
65 and over	489	17.5%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73%

Black or African American 15.7%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,142	73%
Black or African American	462	15.7%
Two or more races	161	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	143	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.5%
Asian	11	0.4%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.1%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	30.5%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	13.2%	11.1%	13.4%

Under $10k 3.2%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 14.0%

$50k–$75k 21.7%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	14.0%
$50k–$75k	21.7%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$66,163

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.7%

$50k–$100k 3.4%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 27.3%

$300k–$500k 31.5%

$500k–$1M 14.9%

$1M+ 10.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$331,800
Median rent / month	$1,310
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	88.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	12.6%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	27.1%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	5.2%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	25.9%
3 bedrooms	42.7%
4 bedrooms	16.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	21.9%
2 vehicles	44.7%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	68.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.5%
Fuel oil	11.1%
Wood	5.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	560	49.6%
Cohabiting couple	105	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	163	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	302	26.7%
Households with children under 18	335	29.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	372	32.9%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	27.7%
Married	54.5%	50.0%
Separated	1.1%	1.2%
Widowed	1.2%	10.1%
Divorced	8.9%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 26.3%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	24.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	6.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	285	49.0%
High school	189	32.5%
College / grad school	69	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.0%

Professional & management 14.1%

Retail trade 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.8%

Manufacturing 7.4%

Construction 6.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	22.1%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	10.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	16.1%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.6%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.1%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	30.3%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	2.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	5.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.7%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.8%
Depression	17.3%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	12.4%
Poor physical health	8.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	73.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.5%
Teeth loss	8.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	26.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	51.4%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,672	95.7%
Spanish	119	4.5%
Other Indo-European	93	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.4%
Other languages	11	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,613	93.6%
Born in same state	2,606	93.3%
Born in different state	1,928	69.0%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	180	6.4%
Not a US citizen	100	55.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	423	15.1%
French	407	14.6%
Arab	200	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	28	1%
Polish	15	0.5%
English	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21673

What city is ZIP code 21673 in?

ZIP code 21673 is primarily assigned to Trappe, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21673 in?

ZIP code 21673 falls within Talbot County, Maryland.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21673?

The median home value in ZIP code 21673 is $331,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 21673?

ZIP code 21673 has an estimated population of 2,793 residents, with a density of 54 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21673?

The median household income in ZIP code 21673 is $66,163, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21673 in?

ZIP code 21673 observes the EST timezone.