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 Low-density area
- $317,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Massey, Kent County, Maryland, home to just 238 residents across 28.7 square miles, a density of 8 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21650, but per-capita income is $28,168. The poverty rate is 55.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $317,300 (29% below the average Maryland ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 21650 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 →
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 21650, Massey, 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
238
Population
28.7
Area (sq mi)
8
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21650?
39.0
Median Age
64.9%
Male
35.1%
Female
1.5%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
75housing units
75
Total Housing Units
75
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,300
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21650 vs 21635 →
ZIP 21650 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 19938
Clayton (19938)
8,357 residents
- 21919
Earleville (21919)
3,467 residents
- 21651 2,898
Millington (21651)
2,898 residents
- 21635 2,098
Galena (21635)
2,098 residents
- 21668 1,904
Sudlersville (21668)
1,904 residents
- 21912 1,240
Warwick (21912)
1,240 residents
- 21913 663
Cecilton (21913)
663 residents
- 21628 556
Crumpton (21628)
556 residents
- 21650 238
Massey (21650)
238 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21650 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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