The ZIP Code 21837 is associated with Mardela Springs, MD in Wicomico County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,200. An estimated 17.1% of residents in the 21837 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 39.2 years. In this Maryland region, an estimated 91.5% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $29,131. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $74,429, and approximately 8% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21837 is $74,429, while the region's mean household income is $81,682. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,131. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21837 of $29,131 is approximately 30.84% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 8.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 13.68% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.9% of the population in 21837 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 19.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.9% of 21837 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 22.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 16.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.8% |
In ZIP Code 21837, 91.5% of the population graduated high school, while 10.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.4% in this Wicomico County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21837 are older than average. The median age of 39.2 years in ZIP Code 21837 is approximately 2.89% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.0% of the population in 21837 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 21837 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.4% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21837, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 6.9% of 21837 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21837 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (74.9%), followed by Black or African American (24.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74.9% |
| Black or African American | 24.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21837 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 38.2% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 21837 is high cholesterol, as approximately 36.9% of adults 18 and older in this Wicomico County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| High blood pressure | 38.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.0% |
| Current asthma | 10.9% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 12.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21837 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.6% of those 18 and above in 21837 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 21837 include obesity (38.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 56.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| Current smoking | 19.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.0% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 35.2% |
In ZIP Code 21837, 93.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Wicomico County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21837, an estimated 16.2% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 14.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 3.7% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Wicomico County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 6.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 16.2% |
In 21837, 68.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.4 minutes. Approximately 19.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21837 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 21837 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.1% |
| Construction | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Retail trade | 13.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 11.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 6.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21837 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.19 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 25.97% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 21.24% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21837 | 13.08¢/kWh | 12.02¢/kWh | 9.27¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 17.6¢/kWh | 12.91¢/kWh | 10.36¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 21837 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.17 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.29 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.8 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.79 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.68 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.92 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.51 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.12 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.5 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21837, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 21837 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Wicomico County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 3 |
| Closing an account | 1 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 1 |