PlainZIP

Nanticoke, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21840

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

375
28/sq mi
$9,999
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Nanticoke pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

0th pct
home value, US ZIPs
28
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21840 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21840 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nanticoke, Wicomico County, Maryland, home to just 375 residents across 13.5 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21840, but per-capita income is $64,382. Poverty here runs at 0.0%, with unemployment measured at 19.8%. The typical home here is valued at $9,999 (98% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 68.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 5 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21840, 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 →

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 21840, Nanticoke, 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

375

Population

13.5

Area (sq mi)

28

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21840?

41.9

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 69.3%
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 30.7%
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?

$64,382

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

19.8%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%

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

What does housing look like?

328

Total Housing Units

179

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$9,999

Median Home Value

-98% vs state

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 21840, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $347,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$347K

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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ZIP 21840 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 21840 ranks #5 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 Code City Population Distance
21814 Bivalve, MD 380 2.4 mi
21865 Tyaskin, MD 470 3.4 mi
21821 Deal Island, MD 991 6.5 mi
21856 Quantico, MD 1,035 7.6 mi
21867 Upper Fairmount, MD 114 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Wicomico County

21804 standard
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
21830 standard
Hebron, MD
Pop: 4,026
21849 standard
Parsonsburg, MD
Pop: 3,238

Related Areas

Wicomico County Nanticoke, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21840 in? ▼
ZIP code 21840 (Nanticoke) 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 21840? ▼
ZIP code 21840 in Nanticoke, MD has a population of 375 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21840? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21840 is $9,999, which is 96% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21840? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21840 is White at 69.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21840? ▼
ZIP code 21840 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21840? ▼
In ZIP code 21840, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 21840? ▼
In ZIP code 21840, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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