Population & age
- Total population
- 3,071
- Median age
- 35.3
ZIP 21890, MD (21890)
Somerset County · Salisbury, MD · Population 3,071
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
MD 21890 (ZIP 21890) sits in Somerset County within the Salisbury metro area. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: Obesity comes in above the national average at 41.1%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 4 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $9,076. The CDC SVI flags racial & ethnic minority (72th percentile) as this ZIP's standout vulnerability dimension, sitting well above its overall 30th-percentile score. Hurricane accounts for 50% of the 14 FEMA disaster declarations on record for this ZIP. 24% of adults self-report fair or poor health (County Health Rankings, 2025) — above the national county median. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net gain of 310 residents (122 households) — the ZIP's primary county is growing. Both healthcare access and on-paper school density skew lighter than national norms; what shows up here is a snapshot, not a verdict — neighborhood-level texture matters at this scale. Notable: fair market rent of $1,170 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
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Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 22.3%
- Black
- 67.0%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 6.2%
- Other / multi-racial
- 8.6%
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 1.0%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 0
- Renter-occupied
- 0
- Vacant units
- 0
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 0
- Uninsured
- 0(0.0%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 0
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 121(3.9%)
- Non-English at home
- 179(5.8%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$900
/month
1 Bed
$910
/month
2 Bed
$1,170
/month
3 Bed
$1,590
/month
4 Bed
$1,670
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
New housing construction
New housing units permitted
47
Across 46 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $9.6M.
Single-family
45
96% of total units
Multifamily (2+ unit)
2
4% of total units
Single-family value
$9.3M
construction value
Multifamily value
$310,500
construction value
Based on county-level data (2024).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$58,162
Average weekly wage
$1,119
Total employment
6,963
Total establishments
452
That is roughly 11% below the US national average of $65,470 per worker.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.
Unemployment
Unemployment rate
3.9%
That tracks the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
9,877
Employed
9,490
Unemployed
387
Based on Somerset County, MD data (2024).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
14
Date Range
1972–2026
Most Recent Declaration
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Winter Storm — declared January 24, 2026 (DR-3634)
Incident period: January 23, 2026 – January 27, 2026
Top Incident Types
- Hurricane7 (50%)
- Snowstorm3 (21%)
- Biological2 (14%)
- Winter Storm1 (7%)
- Flood1 (7%)
Individual Assistance
4
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
3
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
13
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
5
Funding to reduce future disaster risk
FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.
Climate
30-year averages (1991-2020) from the nearest GHCN-D weather station. Temperature and precipitation values reflect typical annual conditions, not any single year.
Avg. temperature
56.9°F
47° – 66.9°
Annual precipitation
47.5"
Annual snowfall
8"
Heating · cooling days
4,210 · 1,300.9
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: SALISBURY WICOMICO RGNL AP, MD US, 16.3 miles from the centroid of ZIP 21890 (ZIP 21890)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
10,152
That is roughly 1,952 years per 100,000 above the national county median (~8,200).
Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.
Fair or poor health
24%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
4.6
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
5.3
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
37
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
1,450
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
7.4
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
10%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
41%
of Medicare enrollees
Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 10.8% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.
Based on Somerset data (2025 CHR release).
Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.
Food access
Food access status
Moderate food access challenges
18.3% of Somerset County, MD residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
0.16
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
—
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
0.97
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
0.43
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 5.5% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).
Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Somerset County, MD for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.
Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).
Who’s moving in and out
Net migration (2022-2023)
▲+310 people
+122 households • +$2.7M net AGI flow
Moved in
780households
1,485 people • $32.9M AGI
Moved out
658households
1,175 people • $30.2M AGI
Where new residents came from
- Wicomico County, MD — 243 households
- Worcester County, MD — 53 households
- Sussex County, DE — 48 households
- Accomack County, VA — 24 households
Where departing residents went
- Wicomico County, MD — 223 households
- Worcester County, MD — 50 households
- Sussex County, DE — 25 households
Incoming households reported an average AGI of $42,172 versus departing households' $45,892.
Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.
Taxes & benefits in Maryland
State-level rules that apply to every resident of ZIP 21890. Numbers reflect the most recent published year per source.
Tax rates
Income tax
5.75%
graduated · 7 brackets
Sales tax (combined)
6.00%
State 6.00% · avg local 0.00%
Property tax (effective)
1.48%
Median $3,236/year
Tax burden rank
43 of 50
11.90% of personal income
Paid family leave
Program
Family and Medical Leave Insurance
Mandatory (state-run insurance) · benefits begin 2027/2028
Max weeks/year
24
Parental
12wk
Max weekly benefit
$1,000
Replacement: 90% AWW up to 0.65x SAWW + 50% above · job protection
Safety net
SNAP eligibility
200% FPL
Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (raises gross income limit above federal 130% floor). No asset test.
Sources: Tax Foundation (state tax rates & brackets), Bipartisan Policy Center (paid family leave), USDA FNS (SNAP categorical eligibility).
Other ZIPs near 21890
Nearby ZIPs by distance
21853 (Mount Vernon, 3.3 mi) · 21871 (Fairmount, 4.2 mi) · 21867 (Fairmount, 6 mi) · 21810 (Allen, 9.2 mi) · 21822 (Eden, 9.3 mi) · 21838 (9.9 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
Data sources used on this page
All data on this page is sourced from federal government datasets · Not AI-generated · Methodology
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
41.1%
8.1pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
36.9%
4.9pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
15.5%
6.5pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
71.8%
4.2pp below the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
15.1%
2.1pp above the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
9.7%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
4
Median in-state tuition
$9,076
Median earnings (10 yr)
$42,223
- 4-Year
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD · 21801
- In-state tuition
- $11,084
- Out-of-state tuition
- $22,174
- Acceptance rate
- 87.5%
- Graduation rate
- 67.8%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $61,515
- Median student debt
- $21,000
- 4-Year
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD · 21853
- In-state tuition
- $9,076
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,122
- Acceptance rate
- 96.4%
- Graduation rate
- 35.0%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $47,697
- Median student debt
- $27,000
- 2-Year
Wor-Wic Community College
Salisbury, MD · 21804
- In-state tuition
- $3,840
- Out-of-state tuition
- $8,400
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 27.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $36,748
- Median student debt
- $7,828
- Certificate
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy
Salisbury, MD · 21804
- In-state tuition
- —
- Out-of-state tuition
- —
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 53.1%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $25,426
- Median student debt
- $16,500
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.
What these numbers say together
MD 21890 (ZIP 21890) sits in Somerset County within the Salisbury metro area. The page draws on 1 federal data feed retrieved Apr 24. Top health signal: Obesity comes in above the national average at 41.1%. No NCES schools are mapped to this ZIP in the current dataset. 4 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $9,076. The CDC SVI flags racial & ethnic minority (72th percentile) as this ZIP's standout vulnerability dimension, sitting well above its overall 30th-percentile score. Hurricane accounts for 50% of the 14 FEMA disaster declarations on record for this ZIP. 24% of adults self-report fair or poor health (County Health Rankings, 2025) — above the national county median. IRS migration data (2022-2023) shows a net gain of 310 residents (122 households) — the ZIP's primary county is growing. Both healthcare access and on-paper school density skew lighter than national norms; what shows up here is a snapshot, not a verdict — neighborhood-level texture matters at this scale. Notable: fair market rent of $1,170 for a two-bedroom. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Both surfaces skew lighter than national averages. That isn’t a verdict — small-area estimates compress real neighborhood-level texture, and a single ZIP reading can miss a district line or a hospital corridor sitting just outside it. Treat this as a starting point for fieldwork, not a conclusion.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 15.5%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 21890
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 21890?
41.1%, which is 8.1 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 21890?
15.5%, which is 6.5 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 21890?
36.9%, which is 4.9 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 21890?
3,071 people live in ZIP 21890, with a median age of 35.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 21890 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 21890 ranks in the 30th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a moderate vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 21890?
Racial & Ethnic Minority Status is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 21890, ranking in the 72th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 21890 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 14 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 21890 between 1972–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 21890?
Hurricane is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 21890, accounting for 7 of 14 declarations (50%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 21890?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 21890 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM" — a winter storm declared in 2026 (DR-3634) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 21890?
4 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 21890 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Salisbury University, University Of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Wor-Wic Community College (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 21890?
Median in-state tuition across 4 nearby institutions is $9,076 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 21890?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $42,223 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 21890?
ZIP 21890 has an average annual temperature of 56.9°F and 47.5" of annual precipitation based on the SALISBURY WICOMICO RGNL AP, MD US weather station 16.3 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
What taxes apply in ZIP 21890?
Maryland has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.75%. Combined sales tax: 6.00% (Tax Foundation 2025).
Does Maryland have paid family leave?
Maryland has enacted a paid family leave program with benefits beginning 2027/2028 but it is not yet active (Bipartisan Policy Center 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 21890?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4 institutions), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (14 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), and state-level tax rates from the Tax Foundation. Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (14 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 21890
Nearby ZIPs by distance
21853 (Mount Vernon, 3.3 mi) · 21871 (Fairmount, 4.2 mi) · 21867 (Fairmount, 6 mi) · 21810 (Allen, 9.2 mi) · 21822 (Eden, 9.3 mi) · 21838 (9.9 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Data refreshed via Mubboo's ETL pipeline; oldest source on this page retrieved Apr 24, 2026.
Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
30th percentile
Moderate Vulnerability
Based on 1 census tract, population 20
Vulnerability Themes
Persons with Disability
2
Without HS Diploma
5
Adults Age 65+
3
The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.