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Centreville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21617

Queen Anne's County, Maryland — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,907
35/sq mi
$116,898
Median income
$483,700
Median home value
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Centreville pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21617 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21617 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 283.1 square miles in Centreville, Queen Anne's County, Maryland. The area is home to 9,907 residents, producing a population density of 35 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21617 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21617 sits at $116,898 (2% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $51,242. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $483,700 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,338 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21617 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Queen Anne's County, so you can benchmark 21617 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 21617

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21617.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21617, Centreville, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,907

Population

283.1

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21617?

41.4

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$116,898

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$51,242

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21617 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$116,898 Top 11% higher than 89% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,157

Total Housing Units

3,985

Occupied Units

172

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$483,700

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,338

Median Rent

1998

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.9%

YoY Change (2024)

236

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+136%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21617 have increased 8.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +136% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 170
2021 +9.1% 185
2022 +15.8% 215
2023 +1.1% 217
2024 +8.9% 236

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 256 business establishments in ZIP 21617, employing approximately 2,147 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,501,000.

256

Businesses

2,147

Employees

$96.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 17.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 39 15.2%
Retail trade 29 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 24 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 23 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 19 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 12 4.7%
Finance and insurance 12 4.7%
Wholesale trade 11 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 4.3%
Manufacturing 5 1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 21617 vs 21657 →

ZIP 21617 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21617 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21617 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21617 ranks #3 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21657 Queen Anne, MD 777 7.0 mi
21623 Church Hill, MD 2,111 6.5 mi
21679 Wye Mills, MD 483 9.4 mi
21658 Queenstown, MD 3,862 9.0 mi
21641 Hillsboro, MD 117 10.5 mi
21660 Ridgely, MD 4,063 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Queen Anne's County

21666 standard
Stevensville, MD
Pop: 12,309
21619 standard
Chester, MD
Pop: 5,848
21638 standard
Grasonville, MD
Pop: 4,934
21658 standard
Queenstown, MD
Pop: 3,862
21623 standard
Church Hill, MD
Pop: 2,111
21668 standard
Sudlersville, MD
Pop: 1,904

Related Areas

Queen Anne's County Centreville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21617 in? ▼
ZIP code 21617 (Centreville) is located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Queen Anne's County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/queen-annes-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21617? ▼
ZIP code 21617 in Centreville, MD has a population of 9,907 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21617? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21617 is $116,898, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21617? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21617 is $483,700, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21617? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21617 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21617? ▼
ZIP code 21617 has 256 business establishments employing approximately 2,147 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21617? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21617 are: Construction (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (39), Retail trade (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21617? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21617 increased by 8.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 136%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21617? ▼
In ZIP code 21617, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21617? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21617 is 33.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21617? ▼
In ZIP code 21617, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21617? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21617 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Centreville, MD

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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