21679 ZIP Code — Wye Mills, MD

Talbot County, Maryland

ZIP code 21679 is located in Wye Mills, Maryland, within Talbot County. It covers approximately 7.81 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410.

About ZIP code 21679

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 21679 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

255

population

7.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21679 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21679

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21679. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wye Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21658 Queenstown (3.2 mi) 21625 Cordova (6.1 mi) 21657 Queen Anne (6.3 mi) 21638 Grasonville (6.5 mi) 21601 Easton (8.8 mi) 21617 Centreville (10.4 mi) 21619 Chester (10.4 mi) 21663 Saint Michaels (11.2 mi) 21660 Ridgely (11.2 mi) 21666 Stevensville (13.2 mi) 21655 Preston (14.3 mi) 21629 Denton (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	255
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	7.81 sq mi
Water area	0.69 sq mi
Latitude	38.9158
Longitude	-76.0881
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	46.0%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	20.0%	11.1%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

255

Population

People per sq mi

68.5

Median age

Median household income

$83,385

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.2%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

177

Housing units

54.9%

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	18	7.1%
18 and over	237	92.9%
65 and over	140	54.9%
Median age	68.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	255	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.0%	33.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	32.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	8.0%	22.8%	30.1%
Over $200k	20.0%	11.1%	13.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 26.5%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 4.5%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k+ 34.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	26.5%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	4.5%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	7.1%
$200k+	34.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 37.7%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$500k–$1M 40.4%

$1M+ 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.2%
Renter occupied	5.8%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	26.3%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	11.3%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	22.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	44.1%
4 bedrooms	36.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	49.0%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	2.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.8%
Electricity	58.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	17.4%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	51	32.9%
Cohabiting couple	16	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	33	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	55	35.5%
Households with children under 18	10	6.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	71.6%
Average household size	1.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	11.0%
Married	43.6%	35.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	18.2%	36.2%
Divorced	11.8%	17.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 9.3%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 36.7%

Graduate / professional 18.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	54.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	36.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	16	64.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 41.9%

Professional & management 21.6%

Education & healthcare 13.5%

Public administration 13.5%

Construction 9.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.1%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	13.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.4%
Carpool	21.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.8

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 6.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	74.8%
Retirement income	29.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.3%
High blood pressure	32.9%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	27.1%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.7%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	71.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.5%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	29.9%
65 and over	20.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.4%
Public insurance	62.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	237	92.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	249	97.6%
Born in same state	249	97.6%
Born in different state	144	56.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	2.4%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	103	40.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	25.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.8%
Internet access	69.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21679

What city is ZIP code 21679 in?

ZIP code 21679 is primarily assigned to Wye Mills, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21679 in?

ZIP code 21679 falls within Talbot County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21679 have an older population?

55% of residents in ZIP code 21679 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 21679 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 21679 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 21679 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 21679 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21679?

55% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 21679 in?

ZIP code 21679 observes the EST timezone.