PlainZIP

Bishopville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21813

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

2,852
44/sq mi
$121,472
Median income
$628,000
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bishopville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21813 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21813 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 64.2 square miles in Bishopville, Worcester County, Maryland. The area is home to 2,852 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 21813 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21813 sits at $121,472 (6% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $70,018. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $628,000 (40% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 80.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21813 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Worcester County, so you can benchmark 21813 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 21813

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21813.

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 21813, Bishopville, 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

2,852

Population

64.2

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21813?

53.2

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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?

$121,472

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$70,018

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21813 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,472 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,697

Total Housing Units

1,297

Occupied Units

400

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.6%
Renter 19.4%

$628,000

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

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

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21813 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 193
2021 +10.0% 213
2022 +21.8% 259
2023 +12.4% 291
2024 -2.5% 284

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 98 business establishments in ZIP 21813, employing approximately 453 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,634,000.

98

Businesses

453

Employees

$22.6M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 40 40.8%
Retail trade 9 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 6 6.1%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.1%
Manufacturing 5 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.1%

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 21813 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 21813 ranks #7 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 21813 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 21813 ranks the highest of 9 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
19975 Selbyville, DE 8,253 3.1 mi
21862 Showell, MD 106 3.8 mi
21842 Ocean City, MD 11,089 5.4 mi
21872 Whaleyville, MD 718 7.1 mi
19945 Frankford, DE 6,862 6.5 mi
19967 Millville, DE 354 8.1 mi
19944 Fenwick Island, DE 620 6.8 mi
21811 Berlin, MD 22,550 7.9 mi
19939 Dagsboro, DE 5,979 9.9 mi
19970 Ocean View, DE 6,170 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

21811 standard
Berlin, MD
Pop: 22,550
21842 standard
Ocean City, MD
Pop: 11,089
21851 standard
Pocomoke City, MD
Pop: 7,315
21863 standard
Snow Hill, MD
Pop: 5,029
21822 standard
Eden, MD
Pop: 1,930
21841 standard
Newark, MD
Pop: 860

Related Areas

Worcester County Bishopville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21813 in? ▼
ZIP code 21813 (Bishopville) 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 21813? ▼
ZIP code 21813 in Bishopville, MD has a population of 2,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21813? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21813 is $121,472, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21813? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21813 is $628,000, which is 126% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21813? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21813 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21813? ▼
ZIP code 21813 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 453 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21813? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21813 are: Construction (40), Retail trade (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21813? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21813 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 21813? ▼
In ZIP code 21813, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 21813? ▼
In ZIP code 21813, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21813? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21813 is 4.1% 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 Bishopville, 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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