Salisbury, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21802
Wicomico County, Maryland — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 89
- 654/sq mi
ZIP code 21802 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Salisbury, Wicomico County, Maryland. The area is home to 89 residents, producing a population density of 654 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 21802 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21802 sits at —, while per-capita income is —. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21802 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: — of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is —, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wicomico County, so you can benchmark 21802 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 21802, Salisbury, 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
89
Population
0.1
Area (sq mi)
654
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 21802, employing approximately 365 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,582,000.
17
Businesses
365
Employees
$15.6M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 23.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 17.6% |
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 21802 vs 21826 →
ZIP 21802 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21804
Salisbury (21804)
38,491 residents
- 21801
Salisbury (21801)
29,961 residents
- 21853 11,126
Princess Anne (21853)
11,126 residents
- 21875 6,467
Delmar (21875)
6,467 residents
- 19940 5,574
Delmar (19940)
5,574 residents
- 21826 4,837
Fruitland (21826)
4,837 residents
- 21830 4,026
Hebron (21830)
4,026 residents
- 21849 3,238
Parsonsburg (21849)
3,238 residents
- 21822 1,930
Eden (21822)
1,930 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21802 ranks #0 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21826 | Fruitland, MD | 4,837 | 3.1 mi |
| 21804 | Salisbury, MD | 38,491 | 3.5 mi |
| 21801 | Salisbury, MD | 29,961 | 4.0 mi |
| 21822 | Eden, MD | 1,930 | 5.7 mi |
| 21875 | Delmar, MD | 6,467 | 6.9 mi |
| 19940 | Delmar, DE | 5,574 | 9.2 mi |
| 21849 | Parsonsburg, MD | 3,238 | 6.9 mi |
| 21810 | Allen, MD | 487 | 7.6 mi |
| 21830 | Hebron, MD | 4,026 | 9.0 mi |
| 21853 | Princess Anne, MD | 11,126 | 12.1 mi |
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