Ewell, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21824

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

198
35/sq mi
$90,288
Median income
$108,500
Median home value
1.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ewell pairs an above-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21824 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21824 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.7 square miles in Ewell, Somerset County, Maryland. The area is home to 198 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 21824 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21824 sits at $90,288 (21% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $41,704. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $108,500 (76% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21824 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 21824 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 →

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 21824, Ewell, 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

198

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21824?

45.8

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.1%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$90,288

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$41,704

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21824 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,288 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.0%

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

What does housing look like?

180

Total Housing Units

123

Occupied Units

57

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$108,500

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 21824, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $251,000.

7

Businesses

15

Employees

$251K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21824 in?
ZIP code 21824 (Ewell) is located in Somerset County, Maryland. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21824?
ZIP code 21824 in Ewell, MD has a population of 198 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21824?
The median household income in ZIP 21824 is $90,288, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21824?
The median home value in ZIP 21824 is $108,500, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21824?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21824 is White at 98.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21824?
ZIP code 21824 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21824?
In ZIP code 21824, 47.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.0% 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 21824?
In ZIP code 21824, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21824?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21824 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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