Sherwood, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21665

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

287
27/sq mi
$672,600
Median home value
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 7%
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
100%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21665 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21665 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.6 square miles in Sherwood, Talbot County, Maryland. The area is home to 287 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 21665 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21665 sits at , while per-capita income is $82,297. The poverty rate stands at 11.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $672,600 (50% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21665 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Talbot County, so you can benchmark 21665 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 21665, Sherwood, 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

287

Population

10.6

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21665?

60.4

Median Age

39.7%

Male

60.3%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$82,297

Per Capita Income

11.8%

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 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.1%

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

What does housing look like?

198

Total Housing Units

109

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$672,600

Median Home Value

+50% vs state

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 21665, employing approximately 5 people with a combined annual payroll of $479,000.

3

Businesses

5

Employees

$479K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 21665 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 21665 ranks #7 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
21676 Wittman, MD 398 2.0 mi
21612 Bozman, MD 492 2.6 mi
21671 Tilghman, MD 756 3.9 mi
21652 Neavitt, MD 183 3.0 mi
21647 Mcdaniel, MD 289 5.0 mi
21663 Saint Michaels, MD 3,308 5.4 mi
21653 Newcomb, MD 114 7.8 mi
21624 Claiborne, MD 143 7.0 mi
21662 Royal Oak, MD 555 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21665 in?
ZIP code 21665 (Sherwood) 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 21665?
ZIP code 21665 in Sherwood, MD has a population of 287 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21665?
The median home value in ZIP 21665 is $672,600, which is 142% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21665?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21665 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21665?
ZIP code 21665 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 5 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21665?
In ZIP code 21665, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.1% 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 21665?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21665 is 11.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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