PlainZIP

Tilghman, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21671

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

756
138/sq mi
$45,125
Median income
$294,600
Median home value
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tilghman pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
138
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21671 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21671 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.5 square miles in Tilghman, Talbot County, Maryland. The area is home to 756 residents, producing a population density of 138 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 21671 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21671 sits at $45,125 (60% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $55,725. The poverty rate stands at 13.6% and the unemployment rate at 14.0%. On housing, the median home value is $294,600 (34% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21671 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Talbot County, so you can benchmark 21671 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 21671

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21671.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 21671, Tilghman, 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

756

Population

5.5

Area (sq mi)

138

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21671?

56.9

Median Age

55.7%

Male

44.3%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 99.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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?

$45,125

Median Household Income

-60% vs state

$55,725

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

14.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21671 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$45,125 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.3%

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

What does housing look like?

531

Total Housing Units

364

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$294,600

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

1964

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.8%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21671 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +9.3% 180
2019 +8.3% 195
2020 +2.8% 200
2021 +10.8% 222
2024 — 277

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 21671, employing approximately 137 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,014,000.

25

Businesses

137

Employees

$6.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 7 28.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 5 20.0%
Retail trade 3 12.0%

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 21671 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 21671 ranks #2 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 21671 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21671 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21665 Sherwood, MD 287 3.9 mi
21652 Neavitt, MD 183 3.3 mi
21676 Wittman, MD 398 5.9 mi
21612 Bozman, MD 492 5.1 mi
21662 Royal Oak, MD 555 7.1 mi
21647 Mcdaniel, MD 289 8.7 mi
21663 Saint Michaels, MD 3,308 8.3 mi
21624 Claiborne, MD 143 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Talbot County

21601 standard
Easton, MD
Pop: 23,597
21663 standard
Saint Michaels, MD
Pop: 3,308
21673 standard
Trappe, MD
Pop: 3,136
21625 standard
Cordova, MD
Pop: 2,719
21654 standard
Oxford, MD
Pop: 1,236
21662 standard
Royal Oak, MD
Pop: 555

Related Areas

Talbot County Tilghman, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21671 in? ▼
ZIP code 21671 (Tilghman) 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 21671? ▼
ZIP code 21671 in Tilghman, MD has a population of 756 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21671? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21671 is $45,125, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21671? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21671 is $294,600, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21671? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21671 is White at 99.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21671? ▼
ZIP code 21671 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 137 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21671? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21671 are: Construction (7), Accommodation and food services (5), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21671? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21671 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21671? ▼
In ZIP code 21671, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21671? ▼
In ZIP code 21671, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21671? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21671 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Tilghman, MD

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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