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 High-density area
- $45,125
- Median income Below-median income area
- $294,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tilghman, Talbot County, Maryland, home to just 756 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 138 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21671 reports a modest median household income of $45,125 (60% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,725. Unemployment is 14.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $294,600 (34% below the average Maryland ZIP); owner occupancy is 90.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talbot County, so 21671 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 21671
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tilghman, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21671.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 21671?
56.9
Median Age
55.7%
Male
44.3%
Female
3.2%
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?
$45,125
Median Household Income
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$55,725
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21671 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Tilghman, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$45,125 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
531housing units
531
Total Housing Units
364
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$294,600
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
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.
- 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 21671 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21671 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21662
Royal Oak (21662)
$137,404 median income
- 21652
Neavitt (21652)
$127,930 median income
- 21612
Bozman (21612)
$117,794 median income
- 21647
Mcdaniel (21647)
$113,472 median income
- 21663
Saint Michaels (21663)
$89,775 median income
- 21624
Claiborne (21624)
$89,375 median income
- 21671 $45,125
Tilghman (21671)
$45,125 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21671, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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