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 Moderate-density area
- $121,472
- Median income Above-median income area
- $628,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21813 (Bishopville, MD) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 291.4 in 2023 to 284.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21813 covers 64.2 square miles in Bishopville, Worcester County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,852 residents on file, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21813 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,472 (6% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,018. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.1% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $628,000 (40% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 80.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 21813 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 21813
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bishopville, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21813.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Retail trade 9
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 7
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 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 21813, Bishopville, 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
2,852
Population
64.2
Area (sq mi)
44
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21813?
53.2
Median Age
53.2%
Male
46.8%
Female
3.7%
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?
$121,472
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$70,018
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21813 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Bishopville, 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)
$121,472 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
1,697housing units
1,697
Total Housing Units
1,297
Occupied Units
400
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$628,000
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21813 vs 19975 →
ZIP 21813 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
- 19945 6,862
Frankford (19945)
6,862 residents
- 19970 6,170
Ocean View (19970)
6,170 residents
- 19939 5,979
Dagsboro (19939)
5,979 residents
- 21813 2,852
Bishopville (21813)
2,852 residents
- 21872 718
Whaleyville (21872)
718 residents
- 19944 620
Fenwick Island (19944)
620 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21813 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21813 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
- 19944
Fenwick Island (19944)
$121,250 median income
- 21872
Whaleyville (21872)
$117,888 median income
- 19967
Millville (19967)
$98,301 median income
- 19970
Ocean View (19970)
$94,103 median income
- 21811
Berlin (21811)
$90,082 median income
- 19939
Dagsboro (19939)
$89,806 median income
- 19975
Selbyville (19975)
$88,568 median income
- 19945
Frankford (19945)
$87,638 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21813, 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 (2,852 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 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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