21871 ZIP Code — Westover, MD

Somerset County, Maryland

ZIP code 21871 is located in Westover, Maryland, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 67.12 square miles and serves a population of 1,747 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21871

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 $195,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,500. 37% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 21871 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,747

population

67.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21871 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21871

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21871. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westover	Acceptable
Westover	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21838 Marion Station (4.6 mi) 21890 Westover (5.4 mi) 21853 Princess Anne (7.4 mi) 21851 Pocomoke City (10 mi) 21817 Crisfield (10.3 mi) 23488 Withams (11.8 mi) 23426 Sanford (11.9 mi) 23416 Oak Hall (12.3 mi) 23396 Oak Hall (13.7 mi) 21821 Deal Island (13.7 mi) 21822 Eden (13.7 mi) 23415 New Church (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,747
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	67.12 sq mi
Water area	8.10 sq mi
Latitude	38.0901
Longitude	-75.7298
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/667

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	52.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	31.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	14.6%	30.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.2%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,747

Population

People per sq mi

58.4

Median age

$51,500

Median household income

$32,297

Per capita income

$195,200

Median home value

$880

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

744

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

108

55–59

118

120

60–64

130

176

65–74

192

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	143	8.2%
18 and over	1,604	91.8%
65 and over	524	30.0%
Median age	58.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.8%

Black or African American 22.7%

Two or more races 4.7%

Asian 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,187	67.8%
Black or African American	397	22.7%
Two or more races	82	4.7%
Asian	81	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.7%	52.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	31.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	13.5%	14.6%	30.1%
Over $200k	1.7%	1.2%	13.4%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 6.8%

$35k–$50k 18.4%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	6.8%
$35k–$50k	18.4%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$51,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$195,200
Median rent / month	$880
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	83.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.5%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	18.5%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	20.2%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	19.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	14.2%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	23.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	30.4%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	27.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	48.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.3%
Fuel oil	14.7%
Wood	10.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	441	56.8%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	147	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	172	22.2%
Households with children under 18	75	9.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	332	42.8%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.5%	23.2%
Married	63.7%	53.3%
Separated	3.4%	0.0%
Widowed	6.3%	13.5%
Divorced	11.0%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 17.0%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	61	40.4%
High school	33	21.9%
College / grad school	57	37.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Construction 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Professional & management 9.9%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Retail trade 7.1%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Other services 3.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.6%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.9%
Carpool	0.6%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 22.4%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 7.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.0%
Retirement income	38.1%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	19.2%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	57.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	181	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	20.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	53.9%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,697	97.1%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,736	99.4%
Born in same state	1,736	99.4%
Born in different state	1,119	64.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	6	54.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	528	30.2%
French	182	10.4%
Italian	149	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	19	1.1%
German	11	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21871

What city is ZIP code 21871 in?

ZIP code 21871 is primarily assigned to Westover, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21871 in?

ZIP code 21871 falls within Somerset County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21871 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 21871 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 21871 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 21871 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21871 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 21871 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 21871 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 21871 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 21871 in?

ZIP code 21871 observes the EST timezone.