ZIP Code 21659, MD
Living in 21659
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
16
Public Transit
1
Affordability
65
Public Safety
65
Airports
100
Hospitals
72
Colleges
70
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
89
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
-386 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+7 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years11%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black20%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate35%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$13k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+3% (2010–19)
37 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector52%
Self-employed21%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office31%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$185k
Median Home Value
-$26k (2010–19)
17%
Built 2000 or Later
$757
Median Monthly Rent
+$248 (2010–19)
71%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas14%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in 21659
United States45
Maryland43
Dorchester County59
Property Crime in 21659
United States48
Maryland38
Dorchester County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 39 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 21659
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding49
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding62
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 21659, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 21659, MD
Countryside Christian School
13 miles, W
Epworth Christian School
15 miles, E
Smithson's Christian School
15 miles, NW
Faith Baptist School
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 21659, MD
Salisbury University
19 miles, SE
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
27 miles, S
Wesley College
42 miles, N
Delaware State University
43 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 21659, MD
Nanticoke Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NE
Eastern Shore Hospital Center
16 miles, W
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Umd Shore Medical Center at Easton
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 21659, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
71 miles, W
Atlantic City International Airport
88 miles, NE
Philadelphia International Airport
93 miles, N