21837 Zip Code Profile

21837 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Mardela Springs, Maryland. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $171,900 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Salisbury metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $52,462/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 21837 is $46,595.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 21837 earn an average of $32,751/year. Women earn only $20,165/year.

1,207 people in 21837 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 21837? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.4 minutes.

The median age here is 42. There are 1,305 men and 1,309 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 42.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,431 people (out of the 2,614 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 916 homes, and 17 businesses every day. 41 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

21837 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Adana, Turkey!) and -76 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 23 feet above sea levell.

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• Bay Country Apartments
• Cambridge Meadows HOA (NL)
• Cedar Commons
• Coulbourne Mill Village
• Divorce Care Friends
• Dorchester County Farmers Market
• East Main Street Neighborhood Association
• Gum Branch Acres

• Meadowbridge Estates
• Nevins Addition Association
• Riverplace Condominiums
• Salisbury "Shore Fresh" Farmers Market II
• Western Sussex Farmers' Market
• Wood Creek Gold
• Wood Creek Homeowners

• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,614
• White Population: 1,993
• Black Population: 614
• Hispanic Population: 66
• Asian Population: 14
• Hawaiian Population: 4
• Indian Population: 30
• Male Population: 1,305
• Female Population: 1,309
• Median Age: 42
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 42

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Maryland
• CSA Name: Salisbury-Ocean Pines, MD
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Salisbury MD
• County: Wicomico
• City: Mardela Springs
• Longitude: -75.8
• Latitude: 38.5
• Elevation: 23 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 410

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,196
• Drive alone: 1,017
• Carpool: 129
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 41


• Average commute time: 25.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 33
•    5 - 9: 80
•    10 - 14: 98
•    15 - 19: 138
•    20 - 24: 289
•    25 - 29: 164
•    30 - 34: 219
•    35 - 39: 37
•    40 - 44: 22
•    45 - 59: 48
•    60 - 89: 53
•    90 plus: 15

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $171,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $66,452
• Businesses: 33
• Employees: 162
• Annual Payroll: $3,816,000
• Average Family Income: $52,462
• Median Family Income: $37,813
• Average Income for Men: $32,751
• Average Income for Women: $20,165

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 3653.0
• Sr Senator: Barbara A. Mikulski (D)
• Jr Senator: Benjamin L. Cardin (D)
• US House Representative: Andy Harris (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 045
• State FIPS Code: 24

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View all schools in Mardela Springs

Primary Schools

Northwestern Elementary

9975 Sharptown Rd

Mardela Springs, MD 21837

(410) 677-5808

Other Schools

Mardela Middle & High

24940 Delmar Rd

Mardela Springs, MD 21837

(410) 677-5142