Berlin, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21811
Worcester County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,550
- 87/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,082
- Median income Above-median income area
- $388,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berlin pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 87
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21811 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21811 (Berlin, MD) fell -2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 302.6 in 2023 to 296.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21811 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland, with 22,550 residents across 260.7 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21811 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,082 (21% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,350. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $388,900 (13% below the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,377; 83.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 21811 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 21811
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21811.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
100 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
65 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 21811, Berlin, 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
22,550
Population
260.7
Area (sq mi)
87
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21811?
54.9
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
4.2%
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?
$90,082
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$51,350
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21811 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Berlin, 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)
$90,082 37th percentile higher than 37% 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
15,491housing units
15,491
Total Housing Units
10,749
Occupied Units
4,742
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$388,900
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,377
Median Rent
1993
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
-2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21811 have decreased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 193 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 219 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 251 |
| 2023 | +20.7% | 303 |
| 2024 | -2.1% | 296 |
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 689 business establishments in ZIP 21811, employing approximately 6,736 people with a combined annual payroll of $311,814,000.
689
Businesses
6,736
Employees
$311.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 100 | 14.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 99 | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 77 | 11.2% |
| Construction | 76 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 9.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 7 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
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 21811 vs 21862 →
ZIP 21811 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21811
Berlin (21811)
22,550 residents
- 21842
Ocean City (21842)
11,089 residents
- 19975 8,253
Selbyville (19975)
8,253 residents
- 21813 2,852
Bishopville (21813)
2,852 residents
- 21874 2,210
Willards (21874)
2,210 residents
- 21841 860
Newark (21841)
860 residents
- 21872 718
Whaleyville (21872)
718 residents
- 21862 106
Showell (21862)
106 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21811 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21811 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21813
Bishopville (21813)
$121,472 median income
- 21872
Whaleyville (21872)
$117,888 median income
- 21811
Berlin (21811)
$90,082 median income
- 19975
Selbyville (19975)
$88,568 median income
- 21842
Ocean City (21842)
$79,876 median income
- 21874
Willards (21874)
$78,393 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21811 ranks #3 of 6 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 21811, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,550 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 21811 in?
ZIP code 21811 (Berlin) is located in Worcester County, Maryland. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21811?
ZIP code 21811 in Berlin, MD has a population of 22,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21811?
The median household income in ZIP 21811 is $90,082, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21811?
The median home value in ZIP 21811 is $388,900, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21811?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21811 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21811?
ZIP code 21811 has 689 business establishments employing approximately 6,736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21811?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21811 are: Retail trade (100), Health care and social assistance (99), Professional, scientific, and technical services (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21811?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21811 decreased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 21811?
In ZIP code 21811, 64.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 21811?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21811 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21811?
In ZIP code 21811, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21811?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21811 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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