21874 ZIP Code — Willards, MD

Wicomico County, Maryland

ZIP code 21874 is located in Willards, Maryland, within Wicomico County. It covers approximately 28.27 square miles and serves a population of 2,222 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443.

About ZIP code 21874

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 $193,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,655. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 21874 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,222

population

28.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21874 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21874

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21874. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Willards	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21850 Pittsville (2.3 mi) 21872 Whaleyville (4 mi) 21849 Parsonsburg (6.2 mi) 21811 Berlin (8.4 mi) 21804 Salisbury (9 mi) 21841 Newark (9.8 mi) 21813 Bishopville (10.3 mi) 19945 Frankford (10.4 mi) 19975 Selbyville (12.1 mi) 19940 Delmar (12.6 mi) 19966 Millsboro (13.3 mi) 21863 Snow Hill (13.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,222
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	28.27 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.3885
Longitude	-75.3583
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	55.4%	42.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	21.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,222

Population

People per sq mi

36.7

Median age

$75,655

Median household income

$26,531

Per capita income

$193,100

Median home value

$1,367

Median monthly rent

76.8%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

637

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

101

142

15–19

146

20–24

25–34

179

35–44

185

147

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	688	31.0%
18 and over	1,534	69.0%
65 and over	177	8.0%
Median age	36.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.7%

Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

Other race 8.9%

Two or more races 6%

Black or African American 1.7%

Asian 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,804	72.7%
Hispanic or Latino	261	10.5%
Other race	220	8.9%
Two or more races	150	6%
Black or African American	41	1.7%
Asian	5	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	42.5%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	32.8%	31.8%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	21.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 0.3%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 27.6%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.3%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	19.6%
$100k–$150k	27.6%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
Median income	$75,655

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$50k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 37.2%

$200k–$300k 29.7%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,100
Median rent / month	$1,367
Owner occupied	76.8%
Renter occupied	23.2%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	85.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.0%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	25.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	65.0%
4 bedrooms	20.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	62.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Fuel oil	5.5%
Wood	6.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	339	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	74	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	93	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	261	34.0%
Households with children under 18	372	48.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	141	18.4%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	36.3%
Married	45.7%	37.6%
Separated	1.7%	2.2%
Widowed	0.9%	7.3%
Divorced	11.9%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 29.4%

Some college, no degree 30.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	7.6%
Kindergarten	3	0.4%
Elementary school	324	45.3%
High school	216	30.2%
College / grad school	118	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.4%

Other services 17.7%

Retail trade 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Construction 8.9%

Professional & management 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.8%

Manufacturing 4.9%

Public administration 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.2%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.3%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	2.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 34.4%

18 and over 11.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 49.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.2%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	54.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	74	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	7.9%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	50.4%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,071	93.2%
Spanish	108	5.2%
Other Indo-European	82	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,039	91.8%
Born in same state	2,005	90.2%
Born in different state	1,546	69.6%
Foreign born	34	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	183	8.2%
Not a US citizen	71	38.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	343	15.4%
French	329	14.8%
Arab	86	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.2%
Polish	4	0.2%
Norwegian	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21874

What city is ZIP code 21874 in?

ZIP code 21874 is primarily assigned to Willards, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21874 in?

ZIP code 21874 falls within Wicomico County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21874 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 21874 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21874?

18% of residents in ZIP code 21874 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21874?

The median home value in ZIP code 21874 is $193,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 21874?

ZIP code 21874 has an estimated population of 2,222 residents, with a density of 79 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21874 in?

ZIP code 21874 observes the EST timezone.