The ZIP Code 21838 is associated with Marion Station, MD in Somerset County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,657. An estimated 27.5% of residents in the 21838 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 52.6 years. In this Maryland region, an estimated 79.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $33,903. Median househould income in this region is $70,550, while about 8% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21838 is $70,550, while the region's mean household income is $77,374. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $33,903. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21838 of $33,903 is approximately 19.51% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 8.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 14.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 21838 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 20.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 0.0% of 21838 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 20.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.5% |
In ZIP Code 21838, 79.6% of the population graduated high school, while 22.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 9.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.0% in this Somerset County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 9.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 32.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.7% |
| Associate's degree | 5.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21838 are older than average. The median age of 52.6 years in ZIP Code 21838 is approximately 38.06% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.3% of the population in 21838 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.7% of 21838 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 1.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.6% |
| 85 years and over | 3.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21838, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 21838 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21838 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.5%), followed by Black or African American (19.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 19.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21838 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 42.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 21838 is high cholesterol, as approximately 41.3% of adults 18 and older in this Somerset County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 35.9% |
| High blood pressure | 42.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.9% |
| Current asthma | 11.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.8% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.5% |
| High cholesterol | 41.3% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21838 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.8% of those 18 and above in 21838 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 21838 include obesity (43.5% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.5% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 81.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 55.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| Current smoking | 18.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.5% |
| Obesity | 43.5% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.1% |
In ZIP Code 21838, 96.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% 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 Somerset County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21838, an estimated 20.7% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.4% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Somerset County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.9% |
In 21838, 61.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.2 minutes. Approximately 39.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21838 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.3% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 21838 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.8% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.6% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 39.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.8% |
| Public administration | 10.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21838 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.22 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.7% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.79% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21838 | 11.96¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 1.58¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 17.41¢/kWh | 12.84¢/kWh | 10.15¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 21838 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.15 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.94 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.4 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.99 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.96 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.94 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.9 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.46 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.63 | 1.78 | 5.46 |