21865 ZIP Code — Tyaskin, MD

Wicomico County, Maryland

ZIP code 21865 is located in Tyaskin, Maryland, within Wicomico County. It covers approximately 18.38 square miles and serves a population of 393 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.

About ZIP code 21865

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 $216,700.

Median household income is $94,118. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 76% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. Remote work is prevalent — 27% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 21865 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

393

population

18.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21865 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21865

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21865. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tyaskin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21814 Bivalve (3 mi) 21856 Quantico (3.2 mi) 21840 Nanticoke (3.6 mi) 21869 Vienna (8.2 mi) 21853 Princess Anne (9.5 mi) 21830 Hebron (9.5 mi) 21822 Eden (10 mi) 21826 Fruitland (11.8 mi) 21801 Salisbury (12.2 mi) 21821 Deal Island (12.7 mi) 21837 Mardela Springs (13.4 mi) 21890 Westover (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	393
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	18.38 sq mi
Water area	2.59 sq mi
Latitude	38.2864
Longitude	-75.8357
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/443

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.1%	42.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	47.6%	21.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	23.8%	4.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

393

Population

People per sq mi

61.8

Median age

$94,118

Median household income

$46,590

Per capita income

$216,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

3.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

29.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	3.6%
18 and over	379	96.4%
65 and over	192	48.9%
Median age	61.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.5%

Asian 16.8%

Black or African American 11.7%

Group	Count	%
White	281	71.5%
Asian	66	16.8%
Black or African American	46	11.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	10.1%	42.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	47.6%	21.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	23.8%	4.0%	13.4%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 8.9%

$75k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 38.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	8.9%
$75k–$100k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	38.1%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
Median income	$94,118

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.4%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 7.4%

$150k–$200k 22.3%

$200k–$300k 17.8%

$300k–$500k 35.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$216,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	16.2%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.95

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	18.7%
1960–1969	7.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	36.1%
3 bedrooms	56.4%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	8.9%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	51.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	28.2%
Propane / LP gas	54.0%
Fuel oil	17.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	74.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	51	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	12	5.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	67.3%
Average household size	1.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.6%	0.0%
Married	78.2%	88.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.9%
Divorced	6.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 10.8%

Associate's degree 25.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.6%

Graduate / professional 12.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 48.5%

Public administration 24.2%

Finance & real estate 13.6%

Professional & management 13.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	63.6%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.1%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	37.9%
Carpool	34.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	27.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 3.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.2%
Retirement income	41.1%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	40.5%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	19.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	12.7%
Poor physical health	9.0%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	64.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	10.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	33.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.4%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	379	96.4%
Spanish	61	16.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	4.0%
Other languages	46	12.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	312	79.4%
Born in same state	312	79.4%
Born in different state	180	45.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	81	20.6%
Not a US citizen	61	75.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	51	13%
Arab	48	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	14	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21865

What city is ZIP code 21865 in?

ZIP code 21865 is primarily assigned to Tyaskin, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21865 in?

ZIP code 21865 falls within Wicomico County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21865 have a large retiree population?

76% of households in ZIP code 21865 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 21865 have an older population?

49% of residents in ZIP code 21865 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 21865 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 21865 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 21865?

ZIP code 21865 has an estimated population of 393 residents, with a density of 21 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21865 in?

ZIP code 21865 observes the EST timezone.