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 Moderate-density area
- $106,500
- Median income Above-median income area
- $373,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21919 (Earleville, MD) rose +4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 272.1 in 2023 to 285.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21919 covers 112.9 square miles in Earleville, Cecil County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,467 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21919 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,500 (7% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,371. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 8.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $373,200 (17% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,746; owner occupancy is 89.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cecil County, so 21919 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 21919
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Earleville, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21919.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 21919?
47.7
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.0%
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?
$106,500
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$45,371
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21919 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Earleville, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$106,500 Top 50% higher than 50% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,217housing units
2,217
Total Housing Units
1,450
Occupied Units
767
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$373,200
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21919 vs 21913 →
ZIP 21919 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21919
Earleville (21919)
3,467 residents
- 21915
Chesapeake City (21915)
3,030 residents
- 21635
Galena (21635)
2,098 residents
- 21912 1,240
Warwick (21912)
1,240 residents
- 21645 1,039
Kennedyville (21645)
1,039 residents
- 21913 663
Cecilton (21913)
663 residents
- 21902 471
Perry Point (21902)
471 residents
- 21610 378
Betterton (21610)
378 residents
- 21667 310
Still Pond (21667)
310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21919 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21919 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21919
Earleville (21919)
$106,500 median income
- 21635
Galena (21635)
$101,618 median income
- 21915
Chesapeake City (21915)
$95,875 median income
- 21913
Cecilton (21913)
$87,813 median income
- 21610
Betterton (21610)
$86,250 median income
- 21645
Kennedyville (21645)
$86,118 median income
- 21912
Warwick (21912)
$69,868 median income
- 21667
Still Pond (21667)
$64,122 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21919, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (3,467 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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