Zip code 21824: Ewell, Maryland

Q: What city is zip code 21824?

21824 is assigned to Ewell, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 21824 in?

21824 is in Somerset County, Maryland.

Q: What is the population of 21824?

About 264 people live in 21824, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 21824?

The median household income in 21824 is $90,288.

Q: What zip codes are near 21824?

The closest zip codes to 21824 are 21866, 21817, 23440, 21821, 22530.

Residential delivery areaSomerset CountyEastern Time

Population

264

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$90K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$109K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

45.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.3 sq mi

116 people/sq mi

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

About 21824

21824 is a small-town zip code in Ewell, Maryland (Somerset County), covering 2.3 sq mi of land. About 264 people live here, or 116 per square mile. The median resident is 45.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $90,288 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $108,500, or 1.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.6 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; food service; and computer and math (tech). 46% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 21824 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 264 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Tech workers18.8%
99th
U.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%7th of 444 in MD
Self-employed workers45.5%
99th
U.S. 10% · MD 8.7%7th of 444 in MD
Housing vacancy31.7%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%27th of 441 in MD
Veterans14.7%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%32nd of 446 in MD
Residents 65 and older29.9%
97th
U.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%52nd of 446 in MD
Median age45.8
88th
U.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4125th of 446 in MD
Residents under 1825.4%
77th
U.S. 22% · MD 22.2%81st of 446 in MD
Work from home18.8%
74th
U.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%183rd of 444 in MD
Homeownership rate75.6%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%273rd of 441 in MD
Median household income$90,288
62nd
U.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678256th of 414 in MD
Per capita income$41,704
55th
U.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979310th of 446 in MD
Poverty rate6.8%
24th
U.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%221st of 441 in MD
Uninsured rate4.2%
24th
U.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%196th of 444 in MD
Population density116/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi340th of 446 in MD
Median earnings per worker$35,964
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200422nd of 443 in MD
Median home value$108,500
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900415th of 421 in MD
Population264
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011421st of 446 in MD
Bachelor's degree or higher1%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%441st of 445 in MD
Average commute14.6 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min415th of 421 in MD
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%434th of 444 in MD
Diversity index3.7
1st
U.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7423rd of 446 in MD
Broadband access60.2%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%437th of 441 in MD
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%438th of 446 in MD
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%398th of 404 in MD
Healthcare workers2%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · MD 9%405th of 444 in MD
Government workers5%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%423rd of 444 in MD
Income inequality (Gini)0.285
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456417th of 438 in MD

Measure	21824	Somerset	MD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MD
Tech workers	18.8%	1.4%	6.4%	3.8%	99th	7th of 444
Self-employed workers	45.5%	12.3%	8.7%	10%	99th	7th of 444
Housing vacancy	31.7%	23.6%	7.7%	10.1%	98th	27th of 441
Veterans	14.7%	6.7%	6.8%	6.2%	97th	32nd of 446
Residents 65 and older	29.9%	17.8%	16.7%	17.2%	97th	52nd of 446
Median age	45.8	38.1	39.4	38.9	88th	125th of 446
Residents under 18	25.4%	17.5%	22.2%	22%	77th	81st of 446
Work from home	18.8%	9.2%	19.3%	15.1%	74th	183rd of 444
Homeownership rate	75.6%	73.1%	67.6%	65.2%	68th	273rd of 441
Median household income	$90,288	$64,943	$103,678	$80,734	62nd	256th of 414
Per capita income	$41,704	$28,462	$52,979	$44,673	55th	310th of 446
Poverty rate	6.8%	16.4%	9.4%	12.5%	24th	221st of 441
Uninsured rate	4.2%	3.6%	6.3%	8.4%	24th	196th of 444
Population density	116/sq mi	78/sq mi	639/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	340th of 446
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,964	$42,465	$61,200	$49,666	11th	422nd of 443
Median home value	$108,500	$173,200	$419,900	$332,700	3rd	415th of 421
Population	264	24,822	6,206,011	334,922,499	1st	421st of 446
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1%	19.4%	43.4%	35.7%	1st	441st of 445
Average commuteStrength	14.6 min	24.5 min	31.1 min	26.4 min	1st	415th of 421
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	7.5%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	434th of 444
Diversity index	3.7	58.9	67.7	61.4	1st	423rd of 446
Broadband accessWeakness	60.2%	83.4%	92.4%	91%	1st	437th of 441
Foreign-born residents	0%	5.1%	16.6%	14.1%	1st	438th of 446
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	48.5%	51.5%	51.1%	1st	398th of 404
Healthcare workers	2%	7.6%	9%	9.7%	1st	405th of 444
Government workers	5%	30.6%	22.5%	14.5%	1st	423rd of 444
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.285	0.452	0.456	0.483	1st	417th of 438

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

25%

5–17

18–24

25–34

18%

35–44

20%

45–54

55–64

17%

65–74

13%

75+

Median age

45.8

Under 18

25.4%

65 and over

29.9%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

3.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 123
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 65.9%
Married couples: 59.3%
Living alone: 30.1%
Veterans (of adults): 14.7%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

34%

$75–100k

33%

$100–150k

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

Median household income

21824

$90,288

Somerset Co.

$64,943

Maryland

$103,678

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$41,704

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

15.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.285

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

21824

$108,500

Somerset Co.

$173,200

Maryland

$419,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

21824

—

Somerset Co.

$1,013

Maryland

$1,705

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

93%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 180
Owner-occupied: 75.6%
Vacant: 31.7%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

61%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

19%

Other

16%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

65%

10–19

13%

20–29

10%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

37%

Food service

20%

Computer and math

19%

Management

10%

Education

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Production

Industries

Wholesale

30%

Professional and technical services

19%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Education

Manufacturing

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$35,964

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

45.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	21824	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$177,763	$74,888
Service	$7,000	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,792	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

34%

High school

47%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 66.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1%
Graduate or professional degree: 1%
Households with broadband: 60.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 34.1%
No internet access: 31.7%
Without health insurance: 4.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ewell
State: Maryland
County: Somerset County
Center point: 37.9845° N, 76.0374° W
Land area: 2.3 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Smith Island (unincorporated)100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 21824

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
21866	Tylerton, MD	1.5 mi	81	$95,250	$177,500
21817	Crisfield, MD	11 mi	4,417	$55,720	$161,000
23440	Tangier, VA	11 mi	252	$35,991	$157,900
21821	Deal Island, MD	14 mi	797	$60,341	$188,200
22530	Ophelia, VA · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
21867	Upper Fairmount, MD	16 mi	60	—	—
22539	Reedville, VA	16 mi	2,074	$89,200	$411,400
21838	Marion Station, MD	17 mi	1,873	$88,438	$202,400
21627	Crocheron, MD	17 mi	26	$96,250	$225,000
20687	Scotland, MD	17 mi	415	—	$458,100
21836	Manokin, MD · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—
21871	Westover, MD	18 mi	1,764	$50,524	$185,900

Questions about 21824

What city is zip code 21824?

21824 is assigned to Ewell, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 21824 in?

21824 is in Somerset County, Maryland.

What is the population of 21824?

About 264 people live in 21824, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 21824 in?

21824 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 21824?

The median household income in 21824 is $90,288.

What zip codes are near 21824?

The closest zip codes to 21824 are 21866, 21817, 23440, 21821, 22530.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21824, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.