Crapo, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21626

Dorchester County, Maryland — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

120
2/sq mi
$631,900
Median home value
31.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Crapo pairs top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
2
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21626 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 75.0 square miles in Crapo, Dorchester County, Maryland. The area is home to 120 residents, producing a population density of 2 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 21626 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21626 sits at , while per-capita income is $33,703. The poverty rate stands at 45.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $631,900 (41% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21626 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Dorchester County, so you can benchmark 21626 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 →

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 21626, Crapo, 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

120

Population

75.0

Area (sq mi)

2

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21626?

43.7

Median Age

57.4%

Male

42.6%

Female

17.2%

Foreign-Born

White 44.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 17.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$33,703

Per Capita Income

45.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.5%

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

What does housing look like?

92

Total Housing Units

86

Occupied Units

6

Vacant Units

2.98

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$631,900

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 21626 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 21626 ranks #6 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21675 Wingate, MD 105 3.4 mi
21672 Toddville, MD 241 4.5 mi
21634 Fishing Creek, MD 305 6.3 mi
21627 Crocheron, MD 18 7.6 mi
21622 Church Creek, MD 558 6.6 mi
21677 Woolford, MD 440 11.4 mi
21648 Madison, MD 255 12.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21626 in?
ZIP code 21626 (Crapo) is located in Dorchester County, Maryland. Dorchester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dorchester-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21626?
ZIP code 21626 in Crapo, MD has a population of 120 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21626?
The median home value in ZIP 21626 is $631,900, which is 127% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21626?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21626 is White at 44.5%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21626?
In ZIP code 21626, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.5% 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 21626?
In ZIP code 21626, 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 21626?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21626 is 45.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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