Population & age
- Total population
- 45,081
- Median age
- 39.4
Elkton, MD (21921)
Cecil County · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD · Population 45,081
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Elkton, MD (ZIP 21921) sits in Cecil County within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in above the national average at 42.0%. NCES lists 11 schools serving the area, 11 non-charter. 1 college or university serves the area, with median in-state tuition of $5,640. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $74,554, well above the ~$45K national average per return. FEMA has issued 21 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1972 — a high-frequency exposure profile. County Health Rankings reports 11,662 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 5-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. Maryland levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 5.75%); a household at the local median AGI of $74,554 would pay roughly $2,572/year before deductions. New residents arriving here predominantly come from New Castle County, DE (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $80,999, fair market rent of $1,820 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $369,116, up 1.3% over the past year. 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
- 79.0%
- Black
- 9.7%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 5.6%
- Other / multi-racial
- 9.7%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $80,999
- Median home value
- $274,800
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 26.9%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 11,772(68.8%)
- Renter-occupied
- 5,335(31.2%)
- Vacant units
- 1,225
- Built (median)
- 1986
Commute
- Public transit
- 226(1.1%)
- Work from home
- 1,490(6.9%)
- Avg commute
- 25.9 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 5,324(12.1%)
- Uninsured
- 390(0.9%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 15,122(88.4%)
- No broadband
- 1,985(11.6%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 2,253(5.0%)
- Non-English at home
- 3,411(8.0%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,400
/month
1 Bed
$1,530
/month
2 Bed
$1,820
/month
3 Bed
$2,180
/month
4 Bed
$2,440
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Home values
Typical home value
$369,116
Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026
Year-over-year change
+1.3%
vs. March 2025
5-year change
+27.5%
vs. March 2021
Metro area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Metropolitan statistical area
Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.
New housing construction
New housing units permitted
561
Across 237 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $116.9M.
Single-family
231
41% of total units
Multifamily (2+ unit)
330
59% of total units
Single-family value
$69.5M
construction value
Multifamily value
$47.4M
construction value
Apartment construction (5+ unit buildings) accounts for 59% of new units this year — the area is densifying, not just adding single-family stock.
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.
Income & tax statistics
Tax returns filed
20,760
Average AGI
$74,554
Avg property tax
$399
EITC participation
14.3%
Income distribution
- $1 – $25,00026.5% · 5,500
- $25,000 – $50,00023.1% · 4,800
- $50,000 – $75,00015.6% · 3,240
- $75,000 – $100,00010.6% · 2,210
- $100,000 – $200,00018.9% · 3,920
- $200,000 or more5.3% · 1,090
Avg mortgage interest
$865
Avg charitable contribution
$674
Avg capital gains
$1,747
Avg total income tax
—
Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $1547.8M across all reported brackets.
Business & employment
Business establishments
814
Total employment
13,812
Annual payroll
$818.0M
Average annual pay
$59,224
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.
Employment & wages
Average annual pay
$63,481
Average weekly wage
$1,221
Total employment
36,713
Total establishments
1,963
That is roughly 3% 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
3.3%
That is 0.7 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.
Labor force
52,124
Employed
50,398
Unemployed
1,726
Based on Cecil 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.
Banking access
FDIC-insured bank branches
6
Typical banking access
A standard suburban / mid-density branch count for this area.
Total deposits
$635.8M
across all branches in this ZIP
Distinct institutions
4
different banks operating here
Top banks by deposits in this ZIP
- 1.PNC Bank, National Association$318.2M · 1 branch
- 2.Fulton Bank, National Association$153.0M · 1 branch
- 3.Cecil Bank$113.9M · 2 branches
Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.
Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.
Community health centers
Federally funded health-center sites
1
Single health-center site
One federally funded community health center serves this ZIP. Residents who need same-day care or specialty services may rely on neighboring ZIPs.
FQHC sites
1
federally qualified
Look-Alike sites
0
FQHC equivalents
Avg hours / week
40
across sites in this ZIP
Sites in this ZIP
- 1.West Cecil Health Center-Cecil County Health Department
Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Look-Alike sites provide primary care on a sliding-fee scale, regardless of ability to pay. Active sites only; data refreshed 2026.
Source: HRSA Bureau of Primary Health Care (data.hrsa.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active service-delivery sites operated by Health Center Program grantees and Look-Alike organizations.
Hospitals & healthcare facilities
Facilities located inside ZIP 21921 from CMS Provider Data. Star ratings reflect Overall Hospital Quality where applicable; “Not rated” means the facility didn't report enough measures to qualify.
Hospitals (1)
UNION HOSPITAL OF CECIL COUNTY
★★★★★3.0
Acute Care Hospitals
Voluntary non-profit - Private
106 BOW STREET, ELKTON, MD, 21921
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data (data.cms.gov). Public domain.
Public transit
FTA tracks transit service at the urbanized-area level. Numbers below reflect the agencies and modes serving the area that contains this ZIP, not stop-level coverage.
Service status
Available
Bel Air--Aberdeen, MD
Reporting agencies
11
Largest: Borough of Pottstown
Annual ridership
—
unlinked trips · 2024
Source: U.S. Federal Transit Administration, National Transit Database (transit.dot.gov). Public domain.
Alternative-fuel stations
Public EV charging stations
7
Established EV charging
Multiple public charging stations across the ZIP — typical of mid-density suburban and small-urban areas with active EV adoption.
Level 2 ports
10
AC charging — workplace, retail, home
DC Fast ports
0
Highway-class fast charging
Charging networks
- Blink Network
- BP_PULSE
- ChargePoint Network
- + 3 more networks
Other
1
Biodiesel, E85, LNG, RD
Active public stations only. Snapshot taken 2026; AFDC's underlying registry refreshes continuously as stations open and close.
Source: U.S. Department of Energy via NREL (afdc.energy.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public alternative-fuel stations (electric, hydrogen, propane, CNG, biodiesel, E85, LNG, renewable diesel) and EV charging-port totals.
Public libraries
Public-library outlets
2
Multiple library outlets
Several public-library outlets within the ZIP, giving residents real choice in branch hours, programming, and walk-in distance.
Buildings
1
1 central
Avg hours / week
30.1
across outlets in this ZIP
Avg square feet
25,000
per outlet
Outlets in this ZIP
- 1.Elkton Central Library
- 2.Bookmobile
Includes 1 bookmobile — service location varies; check the system's schedule.
Public libraries provide free WiFi, computer access, children's programming, job-seeking resources, and meeting space — community infrastructure beyond books. FY2023 outlet inventory from the federal Public Libraries Survey.
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (imls.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public-library outlets — central buildings, branches, and bookmobiles — operated by federally reporting library systems.
Federal Disaster Declarations
Federally Declared Disasters
21
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 (33%)
- Snowstorm6 (29%)
- Flood4 (19%)
- Biological2 (10%)
- Winter Storm1 (5%)
- Other1 (5%)
Individual Assistance
6
Direct help to disaster survivors
Households Program
2
Housing & temporary lodging support
Public Assistance
20
Repair of public facilities & roads
Hazard Mitigation
9
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
55.5°F
46.3° – 64.8°
Annual precipitation
45.3"
Annual snowfall
20.2"
Heating · cooling days
4,646.7 · 1,228.4
Annual base 65°F
Nearest station: WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP, DE US, 14.1 miles from the centroid of Elkton, MD (ZIP 21921)
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals (ncei.noaa.gov). Public domain.
Air quality
Median daily AQI
44
GoodGood 236dModerate 121dUSG 3d
Peak AQI (2024)
126
Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
Primary pollutant
PM2.5
206 days as main pollutant
Days measured
360
Based on Cecil County data (2024).
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (epa.gov). Public domain. Only counties with EPA AQS monitoring stations appear here (~30% of US counties); rural ZIPs whose primary county has no monitor will not show this section.
Community health profile
Years of potential life lost (per 100K)
11,662
That is roughly 3,462 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
16%
of adults self-report
Poor physical health days
4.0
avg per adult per month
Poor mental health days
5.5
avg per adult per month
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents under 65
Primary care MDs
39
per 100,000 residents
Preventable hospital stays
4,137
per 100K Medicare enrollees
Food environment (0-10)
7.8
10 = best access & security
Exercise access
73%
residents near a facility
Flu vaccinated
48%
of Medicare enrollees
Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 7.8% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.
Based on Cecil 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
24.7% of Cecil County, MD residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.
Grocery stores
0.14
per 1,000 residents
Supercenters & clubs
0.03
per 1,000 residents
SNAP-authorized stores
0.74
accepting food benefits
Fast-food restaurants
0.61
per 1,000 residents
Among low-income residents, 6.5% 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 Cecil 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).
Safety
FBI publishes crime data at the county level. Numbers below cover the primary county that contains this ZIP. Rates are per 100,000 residents in the area covered by reporting agencies.
Violent crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 110 reports
Property crime rate
—
per 100K residents · 340 reports
Homicide
1
Robbery
4
Burglary
73
Vehicle theft
43
County-level data for Cecil (2024)
Source: U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, Uniform Crime Reporting Program (cde.ucr.cjis.gov). Public domain. Coverage varies by reporting agency; areas with partial agency coverage may understate true crime totals.
Who’s moving in and out
Net migration (2022-2023)
▲+155 people
−93 households • −$33.2M net AGI flow
Moved in
3,373households
5,918 people • $209.1M AGI
Moved out
3,466households
5,763 people • $242.3M AGI
Where new residents came from
- New Castle County, DE — 643 households
- Harford County, MD — 392 households
- Baltimore County, MD — 146 households
- Chester County, PA — 141 households
- Delaware County, PA — 57 households
Where departing residents went
- New Castle County, DE — 533 households
- Harford County, MD — 364 households
- Chester County, PA — 108 households
- Baltimore County, MD — 86 households
- Sussex County, DE — 58 households
Incoming households reported an average AGI of $61,999 versus departing households' $69,906.
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 21921. 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
For ZIP 21921: At this ZIP's median AGI of $74,554, the estimated state income tax (before deductions) runs about $2,572 per year. Applied to this ZIP's typical home value of $369,116, that works out to roughly $5,447/year in property tax.
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 21921
Nearby ZIPs by distance
21920 (2.2 mi) · 21901 (North East, 6.5 mi) · 19716 (Newark, 6.7 mi) · 19717 (Newark, 6.8 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Data sources used on this page
SourcesFresh.CDC PLACES · Apr 24, 2026Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026
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
42.0%
9.0pp above the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
38.6%
6.6pp above the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
23.6%
Tracks close to the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
77.0%
Tracks close to the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
8.6%
4.4pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
13.2%
2.2pp above the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
11 schools serve this ZIP, including 11 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkton High | Public | 9–12 | 1,061 |
| Elkton Middle | Public | 6–8 | 574 |
| Thomson Estates Elementary | Public | -1–5 | 453 |
| Elk Neck Elementary | Public | -1–5 | 430 |
| Cherry Hill Middle | Public | 6–8 | 414 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 6 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026Colleges & universities nearby
Colleges in this area
1
Median in-state tuition
$5,640
Median earnings (10 yr)
$43,952
- 2-Year
Cecil College
North East, MD · 21901
- In-state tuition
- $5,640
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,830
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Graduation rate
- 32.3%
- Median earnings (10 yr)
- $43,952
- Median student debt
- $9,536
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
Elkton, MD (ZIP 21921) sits in Cecil County within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in above the national average at 42.0%. NCES lists 11 schools serving the area, 11 non-charter. 1 college or university serves the area, with median in-state tuition of $5,640. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $74,554, well above the ~$45K national average per return. FEMA has issued 21 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1972 — a high-frequency exposure profile. County Health Rankings reports 11,662 years of potential life lost per 100,000 (2025) — well above the national county median. Fast-food restaurants outnumber grocery stores roughly 5-to-1 per capita (USDA Food Environment Atlas) — a "food swamp" pattern often linked to higher diet-related disease prevalence. Maryland levies a graduated state income tax (top rate 5.75%); a household at the local median AGI of $74,554 would pay roughly $2,572/year before deductions. New residents arriving here predominantly come from New Castle County, DE (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $80,999, fair market rent of $1,820 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $369,116, up 1.3% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits near the national rate at 23.6%. 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 21921
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 21921?
42.0%, which is 9.0 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 21921?
23.6%, which is 1.6 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 21921?
38.6%, which is 6.6 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 21921?
11 schools serve this ZIP, including 11 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 21921 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 21921 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 21921?
Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Elkton High. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 21921?
45,081 people live in ZIP 21921, with a median age of 39.4 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 21921?
$80,999 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 21921 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 21921, 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 21921?
In ZIP 21921, 6.9% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 1.1% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 21921?
12.1% of the population in ZIP 21921 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 21921 have broadband internet?
88.4% of households in ZIP 21921 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the typical home value in ZIP 21921?
The typical home value in ZIP 21921 is $369,116, up 1.3% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).
Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 21921?
Home values are up 1.3% over the past year and up 27.5% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).
What is the average household income in ZIP 21921?
The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 21921 (Elkton, MD) is $74,554 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 21921?
Tax returns from ZIP 21921 report an average of $399 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What percentage of residents in ZIP 21921 earn over $200,000?
5.3% of tax returns from ZIP 21921 (Elkton, MD) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).
How many businesses are in ZIP 21921?
As of 2022, 814 business establishments operated in ZIP 21921 employing 13,812 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the average salary in ZIP 21921?
The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 21921 is $59,224, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).
How vulnerable is ZIP 21921 to disasters and public health emergencies?
According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 21921 ranks in the 44th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a moderate vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).
What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 21921?
Housing Type & Transportation is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 21921, ranking in the 53th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).
How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 21921 experienced?
FEMA has recorded 21 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 21921 between 1972–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved Jul 1, 2026).
What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 21921?
Hurricane is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 21921, accounting for 7 of 21 declarations (33%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved Jul 1, 2026).
What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 21921?
The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 21921 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM" — a winter storm declared in 2026 (DR-3634) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved Jul 1, 2026).
What colleges are near ZIP 21921?
1 college or university is listed near ZIP 21921 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including Cecil College (retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 21921?
Median in-state tuition across 1 nearby institution is $5,640 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 21921?
Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $43,952 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).
What is the climate like in ZIP 21921?
ZIP 21921 has an average annual temperature of 55.5°F and 45.3" of annual precipitation based on the WILMINGTON NEW CASTLE CO AP, DE US weather station 14.1 miles from the ZIP centroid (NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals, retrieved May 8, 2026).
Does ZIP 21921 have public transit?
Yes — ZIP 21921 is part of the Bel Air--Aberdeen, MD urbanized area, primarily served by Borough of Pottstown (National Transit Database 2024, retrieved May 4, 2026).
What hospitals are in ZIP 21921?
1 hospital is located in ZIP 21921 1 is rated by CMS, with an average overall rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars (CMS Hospital Compare, 2024).
What taxes apply in ZIP 21921?
Maryland has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 5.75%. Households at the local median AGI of $74,554 would pay roughly $2,572 in state income tax annually (estimated, before deductions). 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 21921?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (11 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1 institution), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (21 on record), climate normals from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020), county-level crime data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), public transit coverage from the National Transit Database (2024), hospitals from CMS Hospital Compare, 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. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved Jul 1, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (21 on record). Climate normals retrieved May 8, 2026 from NOAA NCEI (1991-2020). County-level crime data retrieved May 4, 2026 from the FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024). Transit coverage retrieved May 4, 2026 from the National Transit Database (2024). State-level tax rates retrieved 2026-05-05 15:58:22.284+00 from the Tax Foundation.
Other ZIPs near 21921
Nearby ZIPs by distance
21920 (2.2 mi) · 21901 (North East, 6.5 mi) · 19716 (Newark, 6.7 mi) · 19717 (Newark, 6.8 mi)
Compare ZIP-level stats — population, schools, housing, climate — across nearby areas. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ZCTA basemap.
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall SVI
44th percentile
Moderate Vulnerability
Based on 14 census tracts, population 45,006
Vulnerability Themes
Households Without Vehicle
1,241
Limited English Speakers
623
Persons with Disability
5,347
Without HS Diploma
2,728
Without Health Insurance
1,599
Adults Age 65+
6,908
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.