21901 ZIP Code – North East, Maryland

Located in North East, Maryland, ZIP code 21901 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Cecil County with a population of approximately 19,938 residents. The median household income of $105,876 is near the Maryland average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $314,900, above the national average, with 73.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,390 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (stable), 6% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 5.5%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 10.1%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 33.0%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 38.1, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21914, 21903, 21921.

ZIP Code 21901 Data

Population 19,938
Median Household Income $105,876
Median Home Value $314,900
Median Rent $1,390
Median Age 38.1
Unemployment Rate 5.5%
Poverty Rate 10.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.0%
County Cecil County
State Maryland

ZIP 21901 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 21901MD Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population19k13k10k
Median Household Income$105k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$314k$404k$258k
Median Rent$1,390$1,552$1,088
Median Age38.143.543.2
Unemployment Rate5.5%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate10.1%9.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher33.0%37.6%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
21914 CHARLESTOWN 740 $70,347
21903 PERRYVILLE 5,332 $73,608
21921 ELKTON 45,081 $80,999
21902 PERRY POINT 251 Not provided
21904 PORT DEPOSIT 5,975 $89,797