Hebron, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21830
Wicomico County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,026
- 50/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $112,991
- Median income Above-median income area
- $282,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hebron pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 50
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21830 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 21830 (Hebron, MD) rose +2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.6 in 2023 to 251.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21830 covers 81.2 square miles in Hebron, Wicomico County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,026 residents on file, a density of 50 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21830 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,991 (1% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,824. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $282,300 (37% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,599; owner occupancy is 87.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Wicomico County, so 21830 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 21830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hebron, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21830.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 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 21830, Hebron, 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
4,026
Population
81.2
Area (sq mi)
50
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21830?
36.0
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
1.7%
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?
$112,991
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$46,824
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21830 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Hebron, 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)
$112,991 Top 45% higher than 55% 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
1,880housing units
1,880
Total Housing Units
1,805
Occupied Units
75
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,300
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,599
Median Rent
1998
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
+2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
251
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+151%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21830 have increased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 177 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 199 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 225 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 247 |
| 2024 | +2.0% | 251 |
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 71 business establishments in ZIP 21830, employing approximately 443 people with a combined annual payroll of $23,353,000.
71
Businesses
443
Employees
$23.4M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 19.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 15.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 5.6% |
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 21830 vs 21837 →
ZIP 21830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21801
Salisbury (21801)
29,961 residents
- 21826 4,837
Fruitland (21826)
4,837 residents
- 21830 4,026
Hebron (21830)
4,026 residents
- 21837 2,614
Mardela Springs (21837)
2,614 residents
- 21822 1,930
Eden (21822)
1,930 residents
- 21856 1,035
Quantico (21856)
1,035 residents
- 21861 757
Sharptown (21861)
757 residents
- 21810 487
Allen (21810)
487 residents
- 21865 470
Tyaskin (21865)
470 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21830 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21830 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
- 21856
Quantico (21856)
$88,045 median income
- 21861
Sharptown (21861)
$86,027 median income
- 21822
Eden (21822)
$84,479 median income
- 21865
Tyaskin (21865)
$83,155 median income
- 21801
Salisbury (21801)
$71,313 median income
- 21826
Fruitland (21826)
$64,946 median income
- 21837
Mardela Springs (21837)
$62,880 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21830 ranks the highest of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21837 | Mardela Springs, MD | 2,614 | 4.5 mi |
| 21801 | Salisbury, MD | 29,961 | 5.1 mi |
| 21856 | Quantico, MD | 1,035 | 5.5 mi |
| 21810 | Allen, MD | 487 | 7.2 mi |
| 21861 | Sharptown, MD | 757 | 9.3 mi |
| 21826 | Fruitland, MD | 4,837 | 8.1 mi |
| 21802 | Salisbury, MD | 89 | 9.0 mi |
| 21822 | Eden, MD | 1,930 | 10.1 mi |
| 21865 | Tyaskin, MD | 470 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21830, 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 (4,026 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 21830 in?
ZIP code 21830 (Hebron) is located in Wicomico County, Maryland. Wicomico County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/wicomico-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21830?
ZIP code 21830 in Hebron, MD has a population of 4,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21830?
The median household income in ZIP 21830 is $112,991, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21830?
The median home value in ZIP 21830 is $282,300, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21830 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21830?
ZIP code 21830 has 71 business establishments employing approximately 443 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21830 are: Construction (14), Transportation and warehousing (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21830?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21830 increased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 21830?
In ZIP code 21830, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21830?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21830 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21830?
In ZIP code 21830, approximately 87.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21830 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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