Massey, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21650

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

238
8/sq mi
$317,300
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Massey pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
8
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21650 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21650 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.7 square miles in Massey, Kent County, Maryland. The area is home to 238 residents, producing a population density of 8 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 21650 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21650 sits at , while per-capita income is $28,168. The poverty rate stands at 55.1% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $317,300 (29% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21650 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 21650 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 21650, Massey, 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

238

Population

28.7

Area (sq mi)

8

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21650?

39.0

Median Age

64.9%

Male

35.1%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 67.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 31.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%

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?

$28,168

Per Capita Income

55.1%

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 52.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

75

Total Housing Units

75

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$317,300

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 21650, employing approximately 109 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,343,000.

10

Businesses

109

Employees

$6.3M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 40.0%

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 21650 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 21650 ranks #9 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
21635 Galena, MD 2,098 2.3 mi
21651 Millington, MD 2,898 4.5 mi
21912 Warwick, MD 1,240 7.3 mi
21930 Georgetown, MD 94 5.8 mi
21913 Cecilton, MD 663 6.9 mi
21668 Sudlersville, MD 1,904 8.9 mi
19938 Clayton, DE 8,357 7.1 mi
21628 Crumpton, MD 556 8.0 mi
21919 Earleville, MD 3,467 9.8 mi
19955 Kenton, DE 72 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21650 in?
ZIP code 21650 (Massey) is located in Kent County, Maryland. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21650?
ZIP code 21650 in Massey, MD has a population of 238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21650?
The median home value in ZIP 21650 is $317,300, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21650?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21650 is White at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 31.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21650?
ZIP code 21650 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 109 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21650?
In ZIP code 21650, 52.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21650?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21650 is 55.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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