Newcomb, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21653
Talbot County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 114
- 253/sq mi High-density area
- $829,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 72.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newcomb pairs top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 253
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21653 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21653 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newcomb, Talbot County, Maryland, home to just 114 residents across 0.5 square miles, a density of 253 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21653, but per-capita income is $53,004. The poverty rate is 14.3%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $829,500 (85% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 72.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talbot County, so 21653 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 21653, Newcomb, 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
114
Population
0.5
Area (sq mi)
253
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21653?
72.7
Median Age
57.1%
Male
42.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$53,004
Per Capita Income
14.3%
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
49housing units
49
Total Housing Units
49
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$829,500
Median Home Value
+85% vs state ZIP avg
1975
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21653 vs 21662 →
ZIP 21653 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
- 21663 3,308
Saint Michaels (21663)
3,308 residents
- 21654 1,236
Oxford (21654)
1,236 residents
- 21662 555
Royal Oak (21662)
555 residents
- 21612 492
Bozman (21612)
492 residents
- 21676 398
Wittman (21676)
398 residents
- 21647 289
Mcdaniel (21647)
289 residents
- 21665 287
Sherwood (21665)
287 residents
- 21652 183
Neavitt (21652)
183 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21653 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21662 | Royal Oak, MD | 555 | 3.0 mi |
| 21663 | Saint Michaels, MD | 3,308 | 3.7 mi |
| 21612 | Bozman, MD | 492 | 5.2 mi |
| 21654 | Oxford, MD | 1,236 | 5.1 mi |
| 21652 | Neavitt, MD | 183 | 6.0 mi |
| 21601 | Easton, MD | 23,597 | 6.0 mi |
| 21665 | Sherwood, MD | 287 | 7.8 mi |
| 21647 | Mcdaniel, MD | 289 | 7.1 mi |
| 21676 | Wittman, MD | 398 | 8.0 mi |
| 21624 | Claiborne, MD | 143 | 7.9 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21653 in?
ZIP code 21653 (Newcomb) 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 21653?
ZIP code 21653 in Newcomb, MD has a population of 114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21653?
The median home value in ZIP 21653 is $829,500, which is 198% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21653?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21653 is White at 100.0%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21653?
In ZIP code 21653, 77.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.6% 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 21653?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21653 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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