PlainZIP

Vienna, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21869

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

1,006
4/sq mi
$62,045
Median income
$232,300
Median home value
11.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Vienna pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21869 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21869 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vienna, Dorchester County, Maryland, home to just 1,006 residents across 245.4 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21869 reports a modest median household income of $62,045 (46% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $34,083. Local economic indicators show a 7.5% poverty rate alongside 2.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $232,300 for a typical home value (48% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,596 a month; 85.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Dorchester County, letting you compare 21869 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 21869, Vienna, 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

1,006

Population

245.4

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21869?

40.3

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 14.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%

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?

$62,045

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$34,083

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21869 ranks nationally

Vienna, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,045 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.8%

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

What does housing look like?

421

Total Housing Units

308

Occupied Units

113

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$232,300

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$1,596

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 21869, employing approximately 116 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,105,000.

18

Businesses

116

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 16.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 16.7%

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 21869 vs 21837 →

ZIP 21869 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 21869 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 21869 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 21869 ranks #5 of 6 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 6.9 mi
21835 Linkwood, MD 507 6.9 mi
21631 East New Market, MD 2,731 10.4 mi
21856 Quantico, MD 1,035 9.2 mi
21659 Rhodesdale, MD 1,551 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Dorchester County

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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
21622 standard
Church Creek, MD
Pop: 558
21664 standard
Secretary, MD
Pop: 539

Related Areas

Dorchester County Vienna, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21869 in? ▼
ZIP code 21869 (Vienna) 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 21869? ▼
ZIP code 21869 in Vienna, MD has a population of 1,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21869? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21869 is $62,045, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21869? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21869 is $232,300, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21869? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21869 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21869? ▼
ZIP code 21869 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21869? ▼
In ZIP code 21869, 53.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.8% 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 21869? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21869 is 27.7 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 21869? ▼
In ZIP code 21869, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21869? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21869 is 7.5% 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.