ZIP 21821 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Dames Quarter CDP, MD (21821)

Median Income

$51,500

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+43

Wealth inflow

Population

736

Unemployment

1.9%

1.8pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 43 for ZIP 21821 (Dames Quarter CDP, MD) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

1.9%-48% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.3%-46% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.5%+32% vs US avg

Establishments

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining9.8%
Construction9.5%
Manufacturing2.0%
Wholesale trade5.9%
Retail trade35.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.3%
Professional, scientific, management3.9%
Education, health care, social17.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services3.0%
Other services1.6%
Public administration8.2%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 21821 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 11.8%, median income rose 19.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 18.1%.

Median Income

$51,500

-31% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate