ZIP Code 21904
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Port Deposit · Cecil County · Maryland
- Population
- 7,252
- Median income
- $88,136
- Median home value
- $333,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.0%
- Land area
- 61.6 sq mi
118/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.7
New York
ZIP code 21904 in Port Deposit, Maryland has a population of 7,252. The median household income is $88,136, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $333,500, 20% above the US average. 28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21904 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.6 square miles in Port Deposit, Cecil County, Maryland. The area is home to 7,252 residents, producing a population density of 118 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21904 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21904 sits at $88,136 (23% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $41,351. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $333,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,422 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21904 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cecil County, so you can benchmark 21904 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 21904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21904.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21904, Port Deposit, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
7,252
Population
61.6
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21904?
39.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
3.2%
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?
$88,136
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$41,351
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,622
Total Housing Units
2,269
Occupied Units
353
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$333,500
Median Home Value
-25% vs state
$1,422
Median Rent
1987
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
+0.0%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21904 have increased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.1% | 176 |
| 2021 | +12.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | +6.7% | 211 |
| 2023 | +17.8% | 249 |
| 2024 | +0.0% | 249 |
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 78 business establishments in ZIP 21904, employing approximately 513 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,783,000.
78
Businesses
513
Employees
$22.8M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 17.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 12.8% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 9.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 5.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.9% |
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 21904 vs 21917 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21917 | Colora, MD | 2,520 | 3.5 mi |
| 21902 | Perry Point, MD | 471 | 5.0 mi |
| 21903 | Perryville, MD | 5,687 | 4.0 mi |
| 21911 | Rising Sun, MD | 11,004 | 5.0 mi |
| 21078 | Havre De Grace, MD | 17,603 | 5.3 mi |
| 19362 | Nottingham, PA | 5,815 | 9.0 mi |
| 21914 | Charlestown, MD | 765 | 6.2 mi |
| 21918 | Conowingo, MD | 4,284 | 6.3 mi |
| 21901 | North East, MD | 15,875 | 6.9 mi |
| 21034 | Darlington, MD | 3,387 | 7.8 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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