Salisbury, MD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 21801 serves a portion of Salisbury, Maryland, within Wicomico County. This community is home to approximately 30,244 residents, with a median age of 37.7 years. The median household income of $100,394 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $602,364 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 48% owner-occupied and 52% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Salisbury is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 136 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 33% and an unemployment rate of 9.1%, 21801 reflects the economic character of Wicomico County in Maryland.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 30,244 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 12,548 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $100,394 | ↑ 49% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $602,364 | ↑ 100% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 136 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.1% | ↑ 133% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.4% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 33% | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.7 yrs | ↓ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 48% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 52% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,912 | — |