Eden, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21822
Worcester County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,930
- 26/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $84,479
- Median income Above-median income area
- $277,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Eden pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 26
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21822 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21822 covers 73.1 square miles in Eden, Worcester County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,930 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21822 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $84,479 (26% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,057. Unemployment is 13.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $277,700 (38% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,614; owner occupancy is 82.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Worcester County, so 21822 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 21822
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eden, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21822.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
8 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 5
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 21822, Eden, 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
1,930
Population
73.1
Area (sq mi)
26
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21822?
35.0
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$84,479
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$40,057
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21822 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Eden, 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)
$84,479 29th percentile higher than 29% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,164housing units
1,164
Total Housing Units
1,108
Occupied Units
56
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$277,700
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$1,614
Median Rent
1994
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 48 business establishments in ZIP 21822, employing approximately 319 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,505,000.
48
Businesses
319
Employees
$14.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 29.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 16.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 8.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 6.3% |
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 21822 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
- 21826 4,837
Fruitland (21826)
4,837 residents
- 21830 4,026
Hebron (21830)
4,026 residents
- 21890 3,240
Westover (21890)
3,240 residents
- 21822 1,930
Eden (21822)
1,930 residents
- 21810 487
Allen (21810)
487 residents
- 21802 89
Salisbury (21802)
89 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21822 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21822 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21830
Hebron (21830)
$112,991 median income
- 21822
Eden (21822)
$84,479 median income
- 21804
Salisbury (21804)
$73,156 median income
- 21801
Salisbury (21801)
$71,313 median income
- 21853
Princess Anne (21853)
$69,697 median income
- 21826
Fruitland (21826)
$64,946 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21822 ranks #2 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 21822, 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 (1,930 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 21822 in?
ZIP code 21822 (Eden) 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 21822?
ZIP code 21822 in Eden, MD has a population of 1,930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21822?
The median household income in ZIP 21822 is $84,479, which is 11% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21822?
The median home value in ZIP 21822 is $277,700, which is 0% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21822?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21822 is White at 53.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21822?
ZIP code 21822 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21822?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21822 are: Construction (14), Health care and social assistance (8), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21822?
In ZIP code 21822, 73.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 21822?
In ZIP code 21822, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21822?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21822 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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