PlainZIP

Rising Sun, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21911

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

11,004
114/sq mi
$104,673
Median income
$359,000
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rising Sun pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 16%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 25%
home value, US ZIPs
114
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21911 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21911 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland, home to 11,004 residents across 96.4 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21911 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $104,673 (8% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $42,200. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Median home value sits at $359,000 (20% below the state average), median rent at $1,218 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 21911, plus 6 more within Cecil 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 21911

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rising Sun, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21911.

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 21911, Rising Sun, 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

11,004

Population

96.4

Area (sq mi)

114

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21911?

41.9

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 87.4%
African American 1.2%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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?

$104,673

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$42,200

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

28.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21911 ranks nationally

Rising Sun, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$104,673 Top 16% higher than 84% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

4,159

Total Housing Units

3,953

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%

$359,000

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$1,218

Median Rent

1988

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21911 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.7% 166
2021 +10.8% 184
2022 +13.3% 208
2023 +10.4% 230
2024 +6.9% 245

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 188 business establishments in ZIP 21911, employing approximately 1,581 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,732,000.

188

Businesses

1,581

Employees

$63.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 37 19.7%
Retail trade 27 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 26 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 18 9.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 8.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 6.9%
Finance and insurance 11 5.8%
Health care and social assistance 10 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.7%
Utilities 3 1.6%
Wholesale trade 3 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.6%

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 21911 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 21911 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 21911 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 21911 ranks #3 of 9 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
21917 Colora, MD 2,520 3.4 mi
19362 Nottingham, PA 5,815 4.6 mi
21904 Port Deposit, MD 7,252 5.0 mi
21903 Perryville, MD 5,687 8.0 mi
21918 Conowingo, MD 4,284 6.8 mi
19363 Oxford, PA 17,055 7.6 mi
21902 Perry Point, MD 471 9.6 mi
21914 Charlestown, MD 765 8.6 mi
21901 North East, MD 15,875 8.3 mi
17563 Peach Bottom, PA 3,849 9.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cecil County

21921 standard
Elkton, MD
Pop: 44,471
21901 standard
North East, MD
Pop: 15,875
21904 standard
Port Deposit, MD
Pop: 7,252
21903 standard
Perryville, MD
Pop: 5,687
21918 standard
Conowingo, MD
Pop: 4,284
21919 standard
Earleville, MD
Pop: 3,467

Related Areas

Cecil County Rising Sun, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21911 in? ▼
ZIP code 21911 (Rising Sun) is located in Cecil County, Maryland. Cecil County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cecil-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21911? ▼
ZIP code 21911 in Rising Sun, MD has a population of 11,004 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21911? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21911 is $104,673, which is 37% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21911? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21911 is $359,000, which is 29% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21911? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21911 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21911? ▼
ZIP code 21911 has 188 business establishments employing approximately 1,581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21911? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21911 are: Construction (37), Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21911? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21911 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 21911? ▼
In ZIP code 21911, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 21911? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21911 is 28.5 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 21911? ▼
In ZIP code 21911, approximately 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21911? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21911 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.