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Elkton town, MD

ZIP 21921 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Elkton town, MD (21921)

Median Income
$84,608

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+2,685
Wealth inflow
Population
45,698
Unemployment
3.9%
0.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,685 for ZIP 21921 (Elkton town, 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
3.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
3.0%-51% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.9%+36% vs US avg
x
802
Establishments
15,064
Employees

~19 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining0.8%
  • Construction5.8%
  • Manufacturing11.2%
  • Wholesale trade2.2%
  • Retail trade10.3%
  • Transportation, utilities6.8%
  • Information0.7%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate8.6%
  • Professional, scientific, management9.3%
  • Education, health care, social19.7%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services11.9%
  • Other services4.5%
  • Public administration8.3%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$84,608
Unemployment3.9%
Establishments802
Employees15,064