Trappe, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21673

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

3,136
23/sq mi
$68,194
Median income
$363,100
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Trappe pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21673 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21673 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 134.0 square miles in Trappe, Talbot County, Maryland. The area is home to 3,136 residents, producing a population density of 23 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 21673 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21673 sits at $68,194 (40% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $62,912. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $363,100 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,338 per month, and 75.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21673 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Talbot County, so you can benchmark 21673 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 21673

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21673.

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 21673, Trappe, 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

3,136

Population

134.0

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21673?

45.7

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 13.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

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?

$68,194

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$62,912

Per Capita Income

7.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21673 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,194 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,539

Total Housing Units

1,203

Occupied Units

336

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.1%
Renter 24.9%

$363,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,338

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

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

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

+14.2%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21673 have increased 14.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.7% 152
2021 +9.0% 165
2022 +16.3% 192
2023 +8.8% 209
2024 +14.2% 239

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 66 business establishments in ZIP 21673, employing approximately 378 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,941,000.

66

Businesses

378

Employees

$17.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 20 30.3%
Retail trade 11 16.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 7.6%
Health care and social assistance 5 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 3 4.5%

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 21673 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 21673 ranks #3 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 21673 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 21673 ranks #6 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
21654 Oxford, MD 1,236 5.3 mi
21664 Secretary, MD 539 6.0 mi
21631 East New Market, MD 2,731 6.9 mi
21601 Easton, MD 23,597 10.0 mi
21655 Preston, MD 5,009 9.1 mi
21835 Linkwood, MD 507 9.7 mi
21653 Newcomb, MD 114 10.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21673 in?
ZIP code 21673 (Trappe) 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 21673?
ZIP code 21673 in Trappe, MD has a population of 3,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21673?
The median household income in ZIP 21673 is $68,194, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21673?
The median home value in ZIP 21673 is $363,100, which is 31% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21673?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21673 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21673?
ZIP code 21673 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21673?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21673 are: Construction (20), Retail trade (11), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21673?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21673 increased by 14.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 21673?
In ZIP code 21673, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21673?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21673 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21673?
In ZIP code 21673, approximately 75.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21673?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21673 is 7.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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