The ZIP Code 21856 is associated with Quantico, MD in Wicomico County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 875. An estimated 18.5% of residents in the 21856 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 40.7 years.
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Regarding household income, approximately 58.1% of the population in 21856 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 14.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 21856 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 58.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 21856, 76.7% of the population graduated high school, while 15.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 30.9% in this Wicomico County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 21.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 30.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.5% |
| Associate's degree | 14.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21856 are older than average. The median age of 40.7 years in ZIP Code 21856 is approximately 6.82% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.6% of the population in 21856 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 21856 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 16.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 3.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 12.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 1.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.1% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21856, 88.6% is one race, while 11.4% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 21856 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21856 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (67.4%), followed by Black or African American (39.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67.4% |
| Black or African American | 39.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21856 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 37.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 21856 is high cholesterol, as approximately 36.1% of adults 18 and older in this Wicomico County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.8% |
| High blood pressure | 37.0% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.2% |
| Current asthma | 9.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21856 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.9% of those 18 and above in 21856 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 21856 include obesity (36.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (34.0% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.1% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 78.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.9% |
| Current smoking | 15.2% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.0% |
| Obesity | 36.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.0% |
In ZIP Code 21856, 96.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.1% 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 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21856, an estimated 35.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 24.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Wicomico County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 19.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 35.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 24.0% |
In 21856, 43.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.2 minutes. Approximately 33.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21856 work in retail trade, while an estimated 25.3% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 21856 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 9.6% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 0.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 33.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 20.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21856 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.1 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.79% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.61% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21856 | 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 21856 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.08 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.58 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.2 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.64 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.82 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.63 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.94 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.41 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.03 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.45 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.68 | 1.78 | 5.46 |