PlainZIP

Earleville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21919

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

3,467
31/sq mi
$106,500
Median income
$373,200
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 23%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21919 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21919 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 112.9 square miles in Earleville, Cecil County, Maryland. The area is home to 3,467 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 21919 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21919 sits at $106,500 (7% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $45,371. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.7%. On housing, the median home value is $373,200 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,746 per month, and 89.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21919 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cecil County, so you can benchmark 21919 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 21919

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21919.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21919, Earleville, 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

3,467

Population

112.9

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21919?

47.7

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
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?

$106,500

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$45,371

Per Capita Income

9.9%

Poverty Rate

8.7%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21919 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,500 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,217

Total Housing Units

1,450

Occupied Units

767

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.9%
Renter 10.1%

$373,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,746

Median Rent

1981

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

285

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+185%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21919 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +185% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.7% 189
2021 +12.3% 212
2022 +9.9% 233
2023 +16.9% 272
2024 +4.8% 285

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 49 business establishments in ZIP 21919, employing approximately 619 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,987,000.

49

Businesses

619

Employees

$29.0M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 18.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 12.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 10.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 10.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.2%
Wholesale trade 3 6.1%

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 21919 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 21919 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21919 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 21919 ranks the highest of 8 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
21913 Cecilton, MD 663 3.6 mi
21930 Georgetown, MD 94 4.0 mi
21912 Warwick, MD 1,240 6.2 mi
21645 Kennedyville, MD 1,039 7.0 mi
21915 Chesapeake City, MD 3,030 7.2 mi
21635 Galena, MD 2,098 7.5 mi
21667 Still Pond, MD 310 8.3 mi
21610 Betterton, MD 378 8.7 mi
21650 Massey, MD 238 9.8 mi
21902 Perry Point, MD 471 11.5 mi

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Pop: 44,471
21901 standard
North East, MD
Pop: 15,875
21911 standard
Rising Sun, MD
Pop: 11,004
21904 standard
Port Deposit, MD
Pop: 7,252
21903 standard
Perryville, MD
Pop: 5,687
21918 standard
Conowingo, MD
Pop: 4,284

Related Areas

Cecil County Earleville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21919 in? ▼
ZIP code 21919 (Earleville) 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 21919? ▼
ZIP code 21919 in Earleville, MD has a population of 3,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21919? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21919 is $106,500, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21919? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21919 is $373,200, which is 34% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21919? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21919 is White at 92.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21919? ▼
ZIP code 21919 has 49 business establishments employing approximately 619 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21919? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21919 are: Construction (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21919? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21919 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 185%. 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 21919? ▼
In ZIP code 21919, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 21919? ▼
In ZIP code 21919, approximately 89.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21919? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21919 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Earleville, MD

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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