Zip code 21659: Rhodesdale, Maryland

Q: What city is zip code 21659?

21659 is assigned to Rhodesdale, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 21659 in?

21659 is in Dorchester County, Maryland.

Q: What is the population of 21659?

About 1,601 people live in 21659, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 21659?

The median household income in 21659 is $73,750.

Q: What zip codes are near 21659?

The closest zip codes to 21659 are 21861, 21643, 21631, 21835, 21664.

Residential delivery areaDorchester CountyEastern Time

Population

1,601

Median household income

$74K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$260K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$892/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

49.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

44 sq mi

37 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 21659

21659 is a rural zip code in Rhodesdale, Maryland (Dorchester County), covering 44 sq mi of land. About 1,601 people live here, or 37 per square mile. The median resident is 49.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $73,750 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $259,900, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $892 a month.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 21659 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age49.9
95th
U.S. 38.9 · MD 39.477th of 446 in MD
Government workers22.9%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%180th of 444 in MD
Self-employed workers14.8%
90th
U.S. 10% · MD 8.7%78th of 444 in MD
Average commute33.7 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min151st of 421 in MD
Homeownership rate83.4%
86th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%201st of 441 in MD
Housing vacancy14.6%
86th
U.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%87th of 441 in MD
Residents under 1826.6%
84th
U.S. 22% · MD 22.2%63rd of 446 in MD
Residents 65 and older20.2%
75th
U.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%158th of 446 in MD
Uninsured rate7.5%
55th
U.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%74th of 444 in MD
Poverty rate10.6%
48th
U.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%129th of 441 in MD
Median earnings per worker$46,295
44th
U.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200356th of 443 in MD
Median household income$73,750
41st
U.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678342nd of 414 in MD
Income inequality (Gini)0.425
41st
U.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456150th of 438 in MD
Median home value$259,900
35th
U.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900353rd of 421 in MD
Veterans4.7%
35th
U.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%337th of 446 in MD
Foreign-born residents5.9%
33rd
U.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%238th of 446 in MD
Diversity index34.3
29th
U.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7273rd of 446 in MD
Per capita income$31,627
23rd
U.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979402nd of 446 in MD
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%346th of 444 in MD
Median gross rent$892
13th
U.S. $1,413 · MD $1,705314th of 338 in MD
Work from home5.1%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%398th of 444 in MD
Healthcare workers5.9%
7th
U.S. 9.7% · MD 9%321st of 444 in MD
Rent-burdened renters31.3%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%320th of 404 in MD
Population density37/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi422nd of 446 in MD
Broadband access79.6%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%405th of 441 in MD
Bachelor's degree or higher10.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%430th of 445 in MD
Population1,601
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011325th of 446 in MD
Unemployment rate0.5%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%384th of 444 in MD

Measure	21659	Dorchester	MD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MD
Median age	49.9	43.5	39.4	38.9	95th	77th of 446
Government workers	22.9%	19.8%	22.5%	14.5%	91st	180th of 444
Self-employed workers	14.8%	12%	8.7%	10%	90th	78th of 444
Average commuteWeakness	33.7 min	26.9 min	31.1 min	26.4 min	89th	151st of 421
Homeownership rateStrength	83.4%	65.6%	67.6%	65.2%	86th	201st of 441
Housing vacancy	14.6%	17.6%	7.7%	10.1%	86th	87th of 441
Residents under 18	26.6%	21%	22.2%	22%	84th	63rd of 446
Residents 65 and older	20.2%	23%	16.7%	17.2%	75th	158th of 446
Uninsured rate	7.5%	5.5%	6.3%	8.4%	55th	74th of 444
Poverty rate	10.6%	17.1%	9.4%	12.5%	48th	129th of 441
Median earnings per worker	$46,295	$43,263	$61,200	$49,666	44th	356th of 443
Median household income	$73,750	$61,839	$103,678	$80,734	41st	342nd of 414
Income inequality (Gini)	0.425	0.470	0.456	0.483	41st	150th of 438
Median home value	$259,900	$262,400	$419,900	$332,700	35th	353rd of 421
Veterans	4.7%	7.9%	6.8%	6.2%	35th	337th of 446
Foreign-born residents	5.9%	4.5%	16.6%	14.1%	33rd	238th of 446
Diversity index	34.3	56.2	67.7	61.4	29th	273rd of 446
Per capita income	$31,627	$35,605	$52,979	$44,673	23rd	402nd of 446
Tech workers	1.4%	2.1%	6.4%	3.8%	20th	346th of 444
Median gross rent	$892	$1,032	$1,705	$1,413	13th	314th of 338
Work from home	5.1%	7.3%	19.3%	15.1%	8th	398th of 444
Healthcare workers	5.9%	10.4%	9%	9.7%	7th	321st of 444
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.3%	56%	51.5%	51.1%	6th	320th of 404
Population density	37/sq mi	61/sq mi	639/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	422nd of 446
Broadband accessWeakness	79.6%	85.8%	92.4%	91%	4th	405th of 441
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	10.4%	19.4%	43.4%	35.7%	3rd	430th of 445
Population	1,601	32,754	6,206,011	334,922,499	2nd	325th of 446
Unemployment rateStrength	0.5%	5.7%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	384th of 444

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

23%

55–64

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

49.9

Under 18

26.6%

65 and over

20.2%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black14%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.6%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

34.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

68.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

Households

Households: 555
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 75.5%
Married couples: 59.1%
Living alone: 8.1%
Veterans (of adults): 4.7%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

24%

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

16%

$200k+

11%

Median household income

21659

$73,750

Dorchester Co.

$61,839

Maryland

$103,678

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$31,627

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

27%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.425

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

21659

$259,900

Dorchester Co.

$262,400

Maryland

$419,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

21659

$892

Dorchester Co.

$1,032

Maryland

$1,705

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

25%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 650
Owner-occupied: 83.4%
Vacant: 14.6%
Median year built: 1984
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 8.3%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

20–29

14%

30–44

34%

45–59

16%

60+

16%

Average commute

33.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

0.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

20%

Construction and repair

15%

Transportation and moving

14%

Sales

12%

Legal and social services

11%

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Business and finance

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

0.7%

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Production

Industries

Construction

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Education

13%

Other services

11%

Wholesale

10%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Information

Median earnings per worker

$46,295

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

19.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	21659	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$31,976	$74,888
Service	$61,442	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,553	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$115,669	$49,199
Production and transportation	$57,944	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

23%

High school

48%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 77%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 79.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 37.8%
No internet access: 14.8%
Without health insurance: 7.5%
Limited-English households: 5%

Geography

City (USPS): Rhodesdale
State: Maryland
County: Dorchester County
Center point: 38.5750° N, 75.8004° W
Land area: 44 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 21659

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
21861	Sharptown, MD	4.8 mi	920	$86,027	$192,100
21643	Hurlock, MD	6.2 mi	5,392	$67,219	$230,000
21631	East New Market, MD	7.5 mi	2,429	$73,864	$306,700
21835	Linkwood, MD	7.9 mi	312	$47,083	$51,100
21664	Secretary, MD	8.2 mi	635	$82,721	$172,000
21837	Mardela Springs, MD	8.5 mi	2,891	$62,880	$227,400
19931	Bethel, DE	10 mi	375	$99,375	$294,700
19973	Seaford, DE	10 mi	26,834	$64,387	$278,300
21632	Federalsburg, MD	11 mi	6,436	$61,316	$216,000
21830	Hebron, MD	13 mi	5,200	$112,991	$282,300
21655	Preston, MD	13 mi	5,053	$90,385	$289,200
21673	Trappe, MD	14 mi	2,843	$68,194	$363,100

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Questions about 21659

What city is zip code 21659?

21659 is assigned to Rhodesdale, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 21659 in?

21659 is in Dorchester County, Maryland.

What is the population of 21659?

About 1,601 people live in 21659, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 21659 in?

21659 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 21659?

The median household income in 21659 is $73,750.

What zip codes are near 21659?

The closest zip codes to 21659 are 21861, 21643, 21631, 21835, 21664.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21659, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.