ZIP Code 21814

ZIP code 21814 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.6 square miles in Bivalve, Wicomico County, Maryland. The area is home to 380 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 21814 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21814 sits at —, while per-capita income is $31,749. The poverty rate stands at 20.7% and the unemployment rate at 20.2%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21814 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Wicomico County, so you can benchmark 21814 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 →