The ZIP Code 21851 is associated with Pocomoke City, MD in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 6,949. An estimated 27.4% of residents in the 21851 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 43.3 years. In this Maryland region, an estimated 85.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,893. The median household income is $41,896, while about 16% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21851 is $41,896, while the region's mean household income is $60,963. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,893. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21851 of $25,893 is approximately 38.53% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 15.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately63.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.6% of the population in 21851 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 2.9% of 21851 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 15.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.3% |
In ZIP Code 21851, 85.2% of the population graduated high school, while 21.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 37.5% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 10.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 37.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.0% |
| Associate's degree | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21851 are older than average. The median age of 43.3 years in ZIP Code 21851 is approximately 13.65% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 21851 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 21851 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21851, 98.4% is one race, while 1.6% are two or more races. Approximately 4.3% of 21851 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21851 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (65.2%), followed by Black or African American (34.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65.2% |
| Black or African American | 34.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 21851, 95.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% 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 Worcester County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21851, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 18.1% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 14.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.1% |
In 21851, 58.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 26.4 minutes. Approximately 26.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21851 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.0% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 21851 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.0% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 14.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 8.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.9% |
| Public administration | 8.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21851 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.16 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.24% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.7% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21851 | 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 21851 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.25 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.37 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.9 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.85 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.87 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.87 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.39 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.05 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.54 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21851, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 21851 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 21 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 12 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 20 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 9 |
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Other features, terms, or problems | 1 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 1 |