Cordova, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21625
Talbot County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,719
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,250
- Median income Near-median income area
- $372,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cordova pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21625 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21625 covers 107.9 square miles in Cordova, Talbot County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,719 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21625 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,250 (27% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,688. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $372,200 (17% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,540; owner occupancy is 84.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talbot County, so 21625 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 21625
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cordova, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21625.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21625, Cordova, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,719
Population
107.9
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21625?
43.7
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
3.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$83,250
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$46,688
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21625 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Cordova, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,250 27th percentile higher than 27% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
749housing units
749
Total Housing Units
610
Occupied Units
139
Vacant Units
2.90
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$372,200
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,540
Median Rent
1984
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
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
245
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+145%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21625 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +7.0% | 178 |
| 2020 | -3.4% | 172 |
| 2021 | +14.3% | 197 |
| 2022 | +10.9% | 218 |
| 2024 | – | 245 |
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 43 business establishments in ZIP 21625, employing approximately 145 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,131,000.
43
Businesses
145
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 34.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 9.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 21625 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21601
Easton (21601)
23,597 residents
- 21655 5,009
Preston (21655)
5,009 residents
- 21660 4,063
Ridgely (21660)
4,063 residents
- 21658 3,862
Queenstown (21658)
3,862 residents
- 21625 2,719
Cordova (21625)
2,719 residents
- 21657 777
Queen Anne (21657)
777 residents
- 21679 483
Wye Mills (21679)
483 residents
- 21641 117
Hillsboro (21641)
117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21625 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21625 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21658
Queenstown (21658)
$128,274 median income
- 21679
Wye Mills (21679)
$119,821 median income
- 21657
Queen Anne (21657)
$104,940 median income
- 21655
Preston (21655)
$90,385 median income
- 21601
Easton (21601)
$83,680 median income
- 21625
Cordova (21625)
$83,250 median income
- 21660
Ridgely (21660)
$80,469 median income
- 21641
Hillsboro (21641)
$66,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21625 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21625, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,719 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21625 in?
ZIP code 21625 (Cordova) is located in Talbot County, Maryland. Talbot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/talbot-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21625?
ZIP code 21625 in Cordova, MD has a population of 2,719 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21625?
The median household income in ZIP 21625 is $83,250, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21625?
The median home value in ZIP 21625 is $372,200, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21625?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21625 is White at 79.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21625?
ZIP code 21625 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21625?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21625 are: Construction (15), Wholesale trade (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21625?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21625 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 21625?
In ZIP code 21625, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21625?
In ZIP code 21625, approximately 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21625?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21625 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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