Housing Insights for ZIP Code 21872 (Whaleyville, MD)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 21872

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 21872 (Whaleyville, MD) is $308,300. Approximately 50.0% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 32.6%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 21872 is 2.16 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.54 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 21872 ZIP Code, an estimated 50.0% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 0.0%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.20 occupants, while renters in this Worcester County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 21872

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 21872.

ZIP 21872 Maryland U.S.
Median Home Value $308,300 $433,655 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 50.0% 66.9% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 32.6% 1.7% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 2.16 2.75 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.54 2.97 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,392 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 50.0% 33.1% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 0.0% 6.0% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.20 2.50 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 30.05% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 21872 (Whaleyville, MD)

The median home value in ZIP Code 21872 is $308,300. That median value is about 2% lower than the median home value of $314,800 in Maryland overall, and is 42% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. In ZIP Code 21872, approximately 34.5% of homes are valued $300,000 to $499,999. That is 5% higher than in Maryland, in which 32.8% of homes are valued at $300,000 to $499,999, and is about 79% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.3% of homes valued at $300,000 to $499,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 21872 homes fall into is $1,000,000 or more (0.0% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 21872

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 21872, Maryland, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 21872 vs. home values in both the state of Maryland and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 21872

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 21872.

Home Value ZIP 21872 Maryland U.S.
Less than $50,000 0.0% 2.7% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 11.5% 3.7% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 0.0% 6.3% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 18.4% 9.9% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 18.4% 24.4% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 34.5% 32.8% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 17.2% 17.1% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.0% 3.1% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 21872 (Whaleyville, MD)

Approximately 33.1% of homes in this Whaleyville, MD region were built in 1970 to 1979. This amount of homes built in 1970 to 1979 in ZIP Code 21872 is about 135% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Maryland overall (14.1% of homes), and is 118% higher the percentage (15.2% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 22.2% of local homes were built in 1980 to 1989. On the other end of the scale, just 0.0% of homes in this Worcester County ZIP Code were built in 1940 to 1949 in ZIP Code 21872. In comparison, 5.2% of homes in Maryland overall were built in 1940 to 1949, while 4.9% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 21872

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 21872.

Year Built ZIP 21872 Maryland U.S.
2014 or later 0.0% 2.3% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 0.0% 2.6% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 12.8% 11.4% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 6.2% 14.3% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 22.2% 15.3% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 33.1% 14.1% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 15.2% 11.5% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 3.9% 11.4% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 0.0% 5.2% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 6.6% 11.8% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 21872

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 21872, Maryland, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 21872

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Whaleyville, MD ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 21872.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 21872?

The median home value in ZIP Code 21872 (Whaleyville, MD) is $308,300.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 21872?

The median home value in 21872 ($308,300) is an estimated 2% lower than the aggregate median value of $314,800 in Maryland, and is 42% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
3

What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 21872?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 21872 is 32.6%. This rate is 1818% higher than the overall Maryland owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.7%. Additionally, the 21872 vacancy rate is 1938% higher than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
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Does ZIP Code 21872 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 21872, about 33.1% of homes were built in 1970 to 1979. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 22.2% of homes in the region were built in 1980 to 1989. In contrast, 0.0% of homes in 21872 were built in 1940 to 1949.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 21872? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more owner-occupied housing in 21872 than renter-occupied housing. Owner-occupied units make up 50.0% of housing, compared to 50.0% for renter-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 21872?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 21872 is 0.0%. This rate is 100% lower than the overall Maryland vacancy rate of 6.0%. Additionally, the 21872 vacancy rate is 100% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.