21840
Zip code 21840: Nanticoke, Maryland
Population
576
Median household income
—
U.S. $81K
Median home value
<$10K
U.S. $333K
Median rent
—
U.S. $1,413
Median age
41.9
U.S. 38.9
Land area
5.3 sq mi
109 people/sq mi
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 21840
21840 is a small-town zip code in Nanticoke, Maryland (Wicomico County), covering 5.3 sq mi of land. About 576 people live here, or 109 per square mile. The median resident is 41.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is under $10,000. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).
How 21840 compares
Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile
- Unemployment rate19.8%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%4th of 444 in MD
- Broadband access100%99thStrengthU.S. 91% · MD 92.4%45th of 441 in MD
- Veterans21.4%99thU.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%10th of 446 in MD
- Housing vacancy45.4%99thU.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%13th of 441 in MD
- 99thU.S. 10% · MD 8.7%12th of 444 in MD
- Residents under 1831.9%98thU.S. 22% · MD 22.2%14th of 446 in MD
- 95thU.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%67th of 446 in MD
- Per capita income$64,38288thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · MD $52,97999th of 446 in MD
- Median age41.971stU.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4216th of 446 in MD
- Homeownership rate68.2%49thU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%321st of 441 in MD
- Median earnings per worker$46,38244thU.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200354th of 443 in MD
- Diversity index42.640thU.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7219th of 446 in MD
- 15thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%392nd of 445 in MD
- Population density109/sq mi14thU.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi342nd of 446 in MD
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456362nd of 438 in MD
- Population5761stU.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011386th of 446 in MD
- Median home valueunder $10,0001stU.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900421st of 421 in MD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%441st of 441 in MD
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%441st of 444 in MD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%441st of 444 in MD
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%443rd of 446 in MD
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%400th of 404 in MD
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%440th of 444 in MD
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · MD 9%443rd of 444 in MD
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%443rd of 444 in MD
| Measure | 21840 | Wicomico | MD | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 19.8% | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 4th of 444 | |
| Broadband accessStrength | 100% | 89.7% | 92.4% | 91% | 45th of 441 | |
| Veterans | 21.4% | 5.9% | 6.8% | 6.2% | 10th of 446 | |
| Housing vacancy | 45.4% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 10.1% | 13th of 441 | |
| Self-employed workers | 30.7% | 9% | 8.7% | 10% | 12th of 444 | |
| Residents under 18 | 31.9% | 22.5% | 22.2% | 22% | 14th of 446 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 27.1% | 16.6% | 16.7% | 17.2% | 67th of 446 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $64,382 | $37,997 | $52,979 | $44,673 | 99th of 446 | |
| Median age | 41.9 | 36.2 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 216th of 446 | |
| Homeownership rate | 68.2% | 62.3% | 67.6% | 65.2% | 321st of 441 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,382 | $44,401 | $61,200 | $49,666 | 354th of 443 | |
| Diversity index | 42.6 | 58.6 | 67.7 | 61.4 | 219th of 446 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 17.6% | 29.5% | 43.4% | 35.7% | 392nd of 445 | |
| Population density | 109/sq mi | 280/sq mi | 639/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 342nd of 446 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.344 | 0.447 | 0.456 | 0.483 | 362nd of 438 | |
| Population | 576 | 104,914 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 | 386th of 446 | |
| Median home value | under $10,000 | $254,700 | $419,900 | $332,700 | 421st of 421 | |
| Poverty rateStrength | 0% | 13.9% | 9.4% | 12.5% | 441st of 441 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 7.9% | 19.3% | 15.1% | 441st of 444 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0% | 6.7% | 6.3% | 8.4% | 441st of 444 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 9.4% | 16.6% | 14.1% | 443rd of 446 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 50% | 51.5% | 51.1% | 400th of 404 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.6% | 6.4% | 3.8% | 440th of 444 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 11.6% | 9% | 9.7% | 443rd of 444 | |
| Government workers | 0% | 19% | 22.5% | 14.5% | 443rd 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
13%Under 5
19%5–17
0%18–24
10%25–34
9%35–44
6%45–54
16%55–64
11%65–74
16%75+
Median age
41.9
Under 18
31.9%
65 and over
27.1%
Race and ethnicity
- White69%
- Black0%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial31%
Diversity index
42.6
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
0%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
78.6%
Language spoken at home (households)
English only
100%
Spanish
0%
Other Indo-European
0%
Asian / Pacific
0%
Other
0%
Households
- Households
- 179
- Average household size
- 3.2
- Family households
- 100%
- Married couples
- 58.1%
- Living alone
- 0%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 21.4%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
<$25k
0%
$25–50k
0%
$50–75k
10%
$75–100k
32%
$100–150k
12%
$150–200k
9%
$200k+
37%
Median household income
21840
—
Wicomico Co.
$76,210
Maryland
$103,678
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$64,382
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
0%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
46.4%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
U.S. 0.483
Housing
Median home value
21840
under $10,000
Wicomico Co.
$254,700
Maryland
$419,900
United States
$332,700
Median gross rent
21840
—
Wicomico Co.
$1,327
Maryland
$1,705
United States
$1,413
Types of housing
Single-family
100%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0%
Mobile home
0%
Boat, RV, van
0%
- Housing units
- 328
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Vacant
- 45.4%
- Median year built
- 1964
- Median rooms
- 6.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Drove alone
100%
Carpooled
0%
Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
0%
Other
0%
Commute time (one way)
<10 min
0%
10–19
0%
20–29
0%
30–44
73%
45–59
27%
60+
0%
Average commute
—
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
19.8%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
68.4%
U.S. 63.5%
Jobs and careers
What employed residents do, wherever they work
Occupations
Office and admin
69%
Management
31%
Business and finance
0%
Computer and math
0%
Engineering and science
0%
Education
0%
Legal and social services
0%
Arts, media and sports
0%
Healthcare
0%
Police and fire
0%
Food service
0%
Cleaning and personal care
0%
Sales
0%
Construction and repair
0%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0%
Production
0%
Transportation and moving
0%
Industries
Construction
66%
Manufacturing
27%
Education
7%
Health care and social assistance
0%
Retail
0%
Professional and technical services
0%
Restaurants and hotels
0%
Finance, insurance and real estate
0%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
0%
Public administration
0%
Admin, support and management
0%
Other services
0%
Wholesale
0%
Information
0%
Arts and recreation
0%
Agriculture and mining
0%
Median earnings per worker
$46,382
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
30.7%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
0%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
7.4%
U.S. 8.8%
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 21840 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $12,451 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
No diploma
0%
High school
55%
Some college
27%
Associate's
0%
Bachelor's
14%
Graduate
4%
- High school graduate or higher
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 3.8%
- Households with broadband
- 100%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 63.1%
- No internet access
- 0%
- Without health insurance
- 0%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Nanticoke
- State
- Maryland
- County
- Wicomico County
- Center point
- 38.2487° N, 75.9000° W
- Land area
- 5.3 sq mi
- Water area
- 6 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Nanticoke (unincorporated)50% of zip
- Waterview (unincorporated)9% of zip
- Nanticoke Acres (unincorporated)5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 21840
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21814 | Bivalve, MD | 3.1 mi | — |
| 21865 | Tyaskin, MD | 4.6 mi | $83,155 |
| 21821 | Deal Island, MD | 5.9 mi | $60,341 |
| 21627 | Crocheron, MD | 8 mi | $96,250 |
| 21856 | Quantico, MD | 8 mi | $88,045 |
| 21672 | Toddville, MD | 8.4 mi | $83,269 |
| 21869 | Vienna, MD | 9.6 mi | $62,045 |
| 21853 | Princess Anne, MD | 10 mi | $69,697 |
| 21675 | Wingate, MD | 11 mi | — |
| 21626 | Crapo, MD | 11 mi | — |
| 21867 | Upper Fairmount, MD | 11 mi | — |
| 21810 | Allen, MD | 12 mi | — |
Questions about 21840
What city is zip code 21840?
21840 is assigned to Nanticoke, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 21840 in?
21840 is in Wicomico County, Maryland.
What is the population of 21840?
About 576 people live in 21840, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 21840 in?
21840 is in Eastern Time.
What zip codes are near 21840?
The closest zip codes to 21840 are 21814, 21865, 21821, 21627, 21856.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21840, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.