The ZIP Code 21872 is associated with Whaleyville, MD in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 379. An estimated 22.4% of residents in the 21872 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 53.9 years. In this Maryland region, an estimated 77.9% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $31,778. Approximately 0% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $47,115.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21872 is $47,115, while the region's mean household income is $66,191. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,778. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21872 of $31,778 is approximately 24.56% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 32.2% of the population in 21872 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 18.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 21872 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 | 14.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 32.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 21872, 77.9% of the population graduated high school, while 19.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.4% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 22.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 23.6% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 14.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21872 are older than average. The median age of 53.9 years in ZIP Code 21872 is approximately 41.47% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 90.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 26.9% of the population in 21872 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 16.6% are aged 60 to 64 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 21872 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.1% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.0% |
| 45 to 54 years | 5.5% |
| 55 to 59 years | 26.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 16.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 0.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21872, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 21872 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21872 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.4%), followed by Black or African American (2.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21872 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.0% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 21872 is high blood pressure, as approximately 37.1% of adults 18 and older in this Worcester County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.5% |
| Current asthma | 10.0% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.3% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21872 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 88.9% of those 18 and above in 21872 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 21872 include obesity (38.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (30.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.2% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.6% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 75.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.9% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 65.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| Current smoking | 16.6% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.2% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 30.1% |
In ZIP Code 21872, 86.3% 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 9.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 4.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Worcester County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 86.3% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 9.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 4.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21872, an estimated 33.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 22.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Worcester 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 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 22.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 33.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.6% |
In 21872, 79.4% 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 27.9 minutes. Approximately 22.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21872 work in other services, except public administration, while an estimated 19.6% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 21872 workers 16 years and over work in educational services, and health care and social assistance.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 18.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 15.8% |
| 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 | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 0.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 19.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 22.8% |
| Public administration | 6.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21872 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.08 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.3% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.91% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21872 | 13.08¢/kWh | 12.02¢/kWh | 9.27¢/kWh |
| Maryland | |||
| United States |
| Month | ZIP Code 21872 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.05 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.75 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.21 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.83 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.68 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.45 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.25 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.72 | 1.78 | 5.46 |