ZIP Code 21801 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 21801

The ZIP Code 21801 is associated with Salisbury, MD in Wicomico County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 29,866. An estimated 19.0% of residents in the 21801 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 36.1 years. In this Maryland region, an estimated 87.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $28,442. The median household income is $54,889, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 21801

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21801 is 29,866.

Salisbury, MD

The 21801 ZIP Code is associated with Salisbury, MD in Wicomico County.

Area Codes associated with 21801

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21801 include 410, 443, and 667.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21801

Sunrise: 7:16 am
Sunset: 4:46 pm
Sunrise in 21801 7:16 am
Sunrise in 21801 4:46 pm

Weather forecast for 21801

This Afternoon's forecast for 21801: Partly sunny. High near 63, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. West wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 21801

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21801 Fair

Internet in 21801

In ZIP Code 21801, an estimated 87.9% of households have a computer, while 79.2% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21801

In ZIP Code 21801, the gender split is approximately 47.8% male and an estimated 52.2% female.

Health Insurance in 21801

Approximately 9.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21801 (Salisbury, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21801

The median household income in ZIP Code 21801 is $54,889, while the region's mean household income is $76,350. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,442. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21801 of $28,442 is approximately 32.48% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 9.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 1.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 21801 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.1% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.9% of 21801 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 21801

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 5.7%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 12.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 7.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 6.4%
$200,000 or more per year 4.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21801

In ZIP Code 21801, 87.6% of the population graduated high school, while 33.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.9% in this Wicomico County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21801

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.7%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.7%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.9%
Some college, no degree 18.9%
Associate's degree 6.6%
Bachelor's degree 18.5%
Graduate or professional degree 14.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 21801

Residents of ZIP Code 21801 are younger than average. The median age of 36.1 years in ZIP Code 21801 is approximately 5.25% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 21801 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.0% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 21801 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 21801

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.2%
5 to 9 years 6.8%
10 to 14 years 8.0%
15 to 19 years 11.0%
20 to 24 years 7.3%
25 to 34 years 10.4%
35 to 44 years 10.6%
45 to 54 years 12.7%
55 to 59 years 6.2%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 9.3%
75 to 84 years 4.3%
85 years and over 2.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21801

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21801, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 21801 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21801 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (59.7%), followed by Black or African American (37.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21801

Industry Percent
White 59.7%
Black or African American 37.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 4.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21801 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 21801

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21801 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21801 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21801 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21801

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 90.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 21801

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21801

In ZIP Code 21801, 88.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wicomico County region.

Language Spoken in 21801

Language Spoken Percent
English only 88.6%
Spanish 3.3%
Other Indo-European languages 6.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.4%
Other languages 0.4%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 21801

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21801, an estimated 20.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Wicomico County region.

Age of Housing in 21801

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 20.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 11.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 11.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 12.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 21801

In 21801, 59.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.9 minutes. Approximately 32.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21801 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.4% of 21801 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 21801

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.4%
Construction 5.5%
Manufacturing 8.2%
Wholesale trade 2.0%
Retail trade 13.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.8%
Information 1.8%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.7%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 7.2%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 32.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.4%
Other services, except public administration 4.3%
Public administration 5.8%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21801 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21801 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).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes electricity rates in 21801 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21801

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21801 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

Solar Power in 21801

Month ZIP Code 21801 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.04 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.82 3 6.31
Mar 5.31 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.86 5.13 7.3
May 5.71 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.68 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.94 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.75 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.42 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.02 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.47 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.77 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes solar power levels in 21801 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21801 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21801, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 21801 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wicomico County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21801

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 233
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 214
Mortgage 11
Checking or savings account 8
Credit card or prepaid card 8
Other 19
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21801

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 232
Improper use of your report 123
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 78
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 11
Managing an account 5
Other 44
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 21801. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.