ZIP code 21801
Where is ZIP code 21801?
Salisbury, Maryland
Wicomico County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 21801 belongs to Salisbury, Maryland in Wicomico County. 21801 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 302, 410, 443 and 667. About 30,088 people live in the 21801 area, where the median household income is $71,313. The closest ZIP codes are 21802 (Salisbury, 0.5 mi northeast), 21803 (Salisbury, 0.5 mi northeast) and 21830 (Hebron, 3.7 mi west).
| ZIP code | 21801 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Salisbury |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Wicomico County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 302, 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 38.3824, -75.6336 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 218 |
Population and income in 21801
| Population | 30,088 · higher than 82% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 750 · higher than 61% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.9 years · lower than 79% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $71,313 · lower than 83% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,266 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 34% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $327,700 · lower than 72% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,114 a month |
| Housing units | 12,296 |
| Households | 11,348 (2.42 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 58% / 42% |
| Land area | 40.13 sq mi (plus 1.55 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21801. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 21801
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21802 | Salisbury, MD | 0.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 21803 | Salisbury, MD | 0.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 21830 | Hebron, MD | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 21826 | Fruitland, MD | 4.2 mi S | Standard |
| 21804 | Salisbury, MD | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 21875 | Delmar, MD | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 21822 | Eden, MD | 7.1 mi S | Standard |
| 21810 | Allen, MD | 7.2 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 19940 | Delmar, DE | 7.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 21849 | Parsonsburg, MD | 8.7 mi E | Standard |
| 21856 | Quantico, MD | 8.9 mi W | Standard |
| 21837 | Mardela Springs, MD | 9.3 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21801 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 21801
123 MAIN ST
SALISBURY MD 21801
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21801-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 21801?
- 21801 is a Salisbury, Maryland ZIP code.
- What county is 21801 in?
- ZIP code 21801 is in Wicomico County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 21801 in?
- 21801 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 21801?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 21801 use area codes 302, 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 21801?
- About 30,088 people live in ZIP code 21801, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 21801?
- The median household income in 21801 is $71,313 a year, lower than 83% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 21801?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 21801 are 21802 (Salisbury, 0.5 miles), 21803 (Salisbury, 0.5 miles), 21830 (Hebron, 3.7 miles) and 21826 (Fruitland, 4.2 miles).