What to know about ZIP 21803
ZIP code 21803 covers ZIP 21803 with a population of about 1,809.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the SALISBURY media market.
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ZIP Code 21803 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
1,809
Density
N/A
Median income
$59,526
-21% vs US avg
Home value
$203,300
-42% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,043
-10% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 21803
Income and economy in ZIP 21803
Median household income in ZIP 21803 is about $59,526 — about 21% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 17.1%; unemployment rate near 5.4%; 36.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.3 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Retail trade; about 5.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 21803
Median home value is about $203,300 — about 42% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,043 (about 10% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 37.8% (about 27.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 21803, a household would need roughly $56,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,306. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($59,526). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.