The ZIP Code 21643 is associated with Hurlock, MD in Dorchester County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 5,864. About 17.8% of residents in ZIP Code 21643 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 42.1 years. In this Maryland region, an estimated 86.5% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,472. Median househould income is at $58,567, with an estimated 16% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21643 is $58,567, while the region's mean household income is $62,548. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,472. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21643 of $25,472 is approximately 39.53% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 15.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately64.21% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.4% of the population in 21643 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 17.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.2% of 21643 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 13.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.2% |
In ZIP Code 21643, 86.5% of the population graduated high school, while 15.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.1% in this Dorchester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21643 are older than average. The median age of 42.1 years in ZIP Code 21643 is approximately 10.5% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.1% of the population in 21643 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 21643 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.8% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21643, 95.6% is one race, while 4.4% are two or more races. Approximately 5.0% of 21643 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21643 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.7%), followed by Black or African American (30.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.7% |
| Black or African American | 30.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21643 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.3% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21643 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 21643, 93.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Dorchester County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21643, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 20.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Dorchester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 23.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 20.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
In 21643, 66.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.7 minutes. Approximately 31.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21643 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.0% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 21643 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.4% |
| Construction | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 17.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.7% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 31.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.7% |
| Public administration | 5.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21643 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.15 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.85% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21643 | 11.96¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 1.58¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 18.38¢/kWh | 13.21¢/kWh | 9.59¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 21643 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.05 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.63 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.34 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.97 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.7 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.79 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.99 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.91 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.54 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.14 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.18 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21643, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 21643 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Dorchester County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 60 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 19 |
| Debt collection | 3 |
| Mortgage | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 48 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 12 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 10 |
| Credit monitoring or identity theft protection services | 9 |
| Written notification about debt | 2 |
| Other | 2 |