Zip code 21835: Linkwood, Maryland

Q: What city is zip code 21835?

21835 is assigned to Linkwood, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 21835 in?

21835 is in Dorchester County, Maryland.

Q: What is the population of 21835?

About 312 people live in 21835, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 21835?

The median household income in 21835 is $47,083.

Q: What zip codes are near 21835?

The closest zip codes to 21835 are 21631, 21664, 21659, 21613, 21643.

Residential delivery areaDorchester CountyEastern Time

Population

312

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$47K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$51K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

60.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

11 sq mi

29 people/sq mi

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

About 21835

21835 is a rural zip code in Linkwood, Maryland (Dorchester County), covering 11 sq mi of land. About 312 people live here, or 29 per square mile. The median resident is 60.8 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 $47,083 a year, 42% below the national median of $80,734. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $51,100, or 1.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 72% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; sales; and healthcare.

How 21835 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 312 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Median age60.8
99th
U.S. 38.9 · MD 39.419th of 446 in MD
Residents 65 and older49%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%11th of 446 in MD
Veterans15.4%
98th
U.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%26th of 446 in MD
Uninsured rate23.7%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%6th of 444 in MD
Unemployment rate7.5%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%62nd of 444 in MD
Work from home17.1%
69th
U.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%209th of 444 in MD
Healthcare workers10.6%
66th
U.S. 9.7% · MD 9%118th of 444 in MD
Homeownership rate71.7%
58th
U.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%295th of 441 in MD
Median earnings per worker$50,030
55th
U.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200327th of 443 in MD
Per capita income$34,309
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979378th of 446 in MD
Poverty rate5.8%
17th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%249th of 441 in MD
Government workers8.1%
8th
U.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%413th of 444 in MD
Median household income$47,083
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678404th of 414 in MD
Diversity index12.8
6th
U.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7388th of 446 in MD
Population density29/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi429th of 446 in MD
Bachelor's degree or higher9.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%432nd of 445 in MD
Broadband access74.5%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%421st of 441 in MD
Rent-burdened renters19.2%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%351st of 404 in MD
Population312
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011412th of 446 in MD
Median home value$51,100
1st
U.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900420th of 421 in MD
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%420th of 446 in MD
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%417th of 441 in MD
Residents under 184.2%
1st
U.S. 22% · MD 22.2%426th of 446 in MD
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%406th of 444 in MD
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · MD 8.7%428th of 444 in MD
Income inequality (Gini)0.331
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456378th of 438 in MD

Measure	21835	Dorchester	MD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MD
Median age	60.8	43.5	39.4	38.9	99th	19th of 446
Residents 65 and older	49%	23%	16.7%	17.2%	99th	11th of 446
Veterans	15.4%	7.9%	6.8%	6.2%	98th	26th of 446
Uninsured rateWeakness	23.7%	5.5%	6.3%	8.4%	97th	6th of 444
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.5%	5.7%	4.9%	5.2%	84th	62nd of 444
Work from home	17.1%	7.3%	19.3%	15.1%	69th	209th of 444
Healthcare workers	10.6%	10.4%	9%	9.7%	66th	118th of 444
Homeownership rate	71.7%	65.6%	67.6%	65.2%	58th	295th of 441
Median earnings per worker	$50,030	$43,263	$61,200	$49,666	55th	327th of 443
Per capita income	$34,309	$35,605	$52,979	$44,673	32nd	378th of 446
Poverty rateStrength	5.8%	17.1%	9.4%	12.5%	17th	249th of 441
Government workers	8.1%	19.8%	22.5%	14.5%	8th	413th of 444
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,083	$61,839	$103,678	$80,734	7th	404th of 414
Diversity index	12.8	56.2	67.7	61.4	6th	388th of 446
Population density	29/sq mi	61/sq mi	639/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	429th of 446
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.7%	19.4%	43.4%	35.7%	2nd	432nd of 445
Broadband accessWeakness	74.5%	85.8%	92.4%	91%	2nd	421st of 441
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	19.2%	56%	51.5%	51.1%	2nd	351st of 404
Population	312	32,754	6,206,011	334,922,499	1st	412th of 446
Median home value	$51,100	$262,400	$419,900	$332,700	1st	420th of 421
Foreign-born residents	0%	4.5%	16.6%	14.1%	1st	420th of 446
Housing vacancy	0%	17.6%	7.7%	10.1%	1st	417th of 441
Residents under 18	4.2%	21%	22.2%	22%	1st	426th of 446
Tech workers	0%	2.1%	6.4%	3.8%	1st	406th of 444
Self-employed workers	0%	12%	8.7%	10%	1st	428th of 444
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.331	0.470	0.456	0.483	1st	378th 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

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

26%

55–64

35%

65–74

14%

75+

Median age

60.8

Under 18

4.2%

65 and over

49%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black3%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

12.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 184
Average household size: 1.7
Family households: 44%
Married couples: 41.3%
Living alone: 51.1%
Veterans (of adults): 15.4%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

52%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

21835

$47,083

Dorchester Co.

$61,839

Maryland

$103,678

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,309

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

5.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.331

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

21835

$51,100

Dorchester Co.

$262,400

Maryland

$419,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

21835

—

Dorchester Co.

$1,032

Maryland

$1,705

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

22%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

78%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 184
Owner-occupied: 71.7%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 19.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 19.2%
Home value to income: 1.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

17%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

26%

10–19

10%

20–29

54%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

41%

Sales

15%

Healthcare

11%

Office and admin

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Management

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Retail

38%

Construction

34%

Professional and technical services

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Restaurants and hotels

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$50,030

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	21835	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

71%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 74.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.2%
No internet access: 25.5%
Without health insurance: 23.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Linkwood
State: Maryland
County: Dorchester County
Center point: 38.5342° N, 75.9360° W
Land area: 11 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 21835

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
21631	East New Market, MD	3.3 mi	2,429	$73,864	$306,700
21664	Secretary, MD	5.1 mi	635	$82,721	$172,000
21659	Rhodesdale, MD	7.9 mi	1,601	$73,750	$259,900
21613	Cambridge, MD	8 mi	17,926	$53,890	$283,900
21643	Hurlock, MD	8.5 mi	5,392	$67,219	$230,000
21673	Trappe, MD	9.5 mi	2,843	$68,194	$363,100
21869	Vienna, MD	10 mi	827	$62,045	$232,300
21837	Mardela Springs, MD	11 mi	2,891	$62,880	$227,400
21861	Sharptown, MD	11 mi	920	$86,027	$192,100
21677	Woolford, MD	14 mi	436	—	$328,600
21609	Bethlehem, MD · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
21830	Hebron, MD	14 mi	5,200	$112,991	$282,300

Questions about 21835

What city is zip code 21835?

21835 is assigned to Linkwood, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 21835 in?

21835 is in Dorchester County, Maryland.

What is the population of 21835?

About 312 people live in 21835, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 21835 in?

21835 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 21835?

The median household income in 21835 is $47,083.

What zip codes are near 21835?

The closest zip codes to 21835 are 21631, 21664, 21659, 21613, 21643.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21835, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.