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 Moderate-density area
- $672,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 41.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sherwood, Talbot County, Maryland, home to just 287 residents across 10.6 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21665, but per-capita income is $82,297. The poverty rate is 11.8%, 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 $672,600 (50% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 100.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talbot County, so 21665 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 21665, Sherwood, 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
287
Population
10.6
Area (sq mi)
27
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21665?
60.4
Median Age
39.7%
Male
60.3%
Female
4.8%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
198housing units
198
Total Housing Units
109
Occupied Units
89
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$672,600
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21665 vs 21676 →
ZIP 21665 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21663
Saint Michaels (21663)
3,308 residents
- 21671 756
Tilghman (21671)
756 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
- 21624 143
Claiborne (21624)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21665 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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