PlainZIP

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
$112,991
Median income
$282,300
Median home value
42.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Maryland average), while per-capita income is $46,824. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $282,300 (37% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,599 monthly, and 87.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21830, plus 6 more within Wicomico County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 21830?

36.0

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 18.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$46,824

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21830 ranks nationally

Hebron, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$112,991 Top 12% higher than 88% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,880

Total Housing Units

1,805

Occupied Units

75

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.5%
Renter 12.5%

$282,300

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$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

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ZIP 21830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21830 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Wicomico County

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Salisbury, MD
Pop: 38,491
21801 standard
Salisbury, MD
Pop: 29,961
21875 standard
Delmar, MD
Pop: 6,467
21826 standard
Fruitland, MD
Pop: 4,837
21849 standard
Parsonsburg, MD
Pop: 3,238
21850 standard
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Pop: 2,790

Related Areas

Wicomico County Hebron, MD Maryland

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.