PlainZIP

Linkwood, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21835

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

507
24/sq mi
$47,083
Median income
$51,100
Median home value
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Linkwood pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21835 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21835 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Linkwood, Dorchester County, Maryland, home to just 507 residents across 20.9 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21835 reports a modest median household income of $47,083 (59% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $34,309. Local economic indicators show a 5.8% poverty rate alongside 7.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $51,100 for a typical home value (89% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 71.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21835, plus 6 more within Dorchester 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 →

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 21835, Linkwood, 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

507

Population

20.9

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21835?

60.8

Median Age

54.2%

Male

45.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 3.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%

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?

$47,083

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$34,309

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21835 ranks nationally

Linkwood, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,083 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 80.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

184

Total Housing Units

184

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.7%
Renter 28.3%

$51,100

Median Home Value

-89% vs state

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 21835, employing approximately 161 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,001,000.

6

Businesses

161

Employees

$16.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 50.0%

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 21835 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 21835 ranks #7 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 21835 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 21835 ranks #7 of 7 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
21631 East New Market, MD 2,731 3.7 mi
21664 Secretary, MD 539 5.1 mi
21869 Vienna, MD 1,006 6.9 mi
21613 Cambridge, MD 17,330 7.4 mi
21643 Hurlock, MD 5,979 8.9 mi
21673 Trappe, MD 3,136 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dorchester County

21613 standard
Cambridge, MD
Pop: 17,330
21643 standard
Hurlock, MD
Pop: 5,979
21631 standard
East New Market, MD
Pop: 2,731
21659 standard
Rhodesdale, MD
Pop: 1,551
21869 standard
Vienna, MD
Pop: 1,006
21622 standard
Church Creek, MD
Pop: 558

Related Areas

Dorchester County Linkwood, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21835 in? ▼
ZIP code 21835 (Linkwood) is located in Dorchester County, Maryland. Dorchester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/dorchester-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21835? ▼
ZIP code 21835 in Linkwood, MD has a population of 507 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21835? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21835 is $47,083, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21835? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21835 is $51,100, which is 82% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21835? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21835 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21835? ▼
ZIP code 21835 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 161 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21835? ▼
In ZIP code 21835, 80.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 21835? ▼
In ZIP code 21835, approximately 71.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21835? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21835 is 5.8% 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.