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ZIP 21801

Pop. 30,088·Wicomico County·116th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,615/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.5%
vs US Median
-$350
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ZIP 21801 · $1,615
More affordable than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,020
1 BR
$1,030
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$1,780
Research median
$1,350/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,380/yr
At $1,615/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyWicomico County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 3.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.9% YoY, +5.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21801 (Salisbury, MD) is majority owner-occupied, 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,088
Median income
$71,313
Median age
36.9
Renters
41.8%
Age distribution
23%
24.9%
20.1%
13.5%
18.5%
Under 1823%
18–3424.9%
35–5420.1%
55–6413.5%
65+18.5%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
51%
33.8%
White51%
Black33.8%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian2.1%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
30.5%
25.2%
33.5%
No HS diploma10.8%
HS diploma30.5%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+33.5%
Housing tenure
58.2%
41.8%
Owner58.2%
Renter41.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21801 in Salisbury, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,466 → $71,313
up 17.9%
Population
30,692 → 30,088
down 2.0%
Renter share
45.8% → 41.8%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
32.9% → 33.5%
+0.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $71,313 today, compared with $60,466 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 21801 in Salisbury, MD losing about 604 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 45.8% to 41.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21801 covers Salisbury, MD. The median rent here is $1,615/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($71,313/yr), ZIP 21801 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21801 (Salisbury, MD) is $1,615. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21801's median rent of $1,615/mo is $350 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21801 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21801 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #116 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,615/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,615/mo in ZIP 21801. The local median household income is $71,313/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21801?

Rent in ZIP 21801 has decreased 3.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 21801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21801 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,615/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($71,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21801 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.8% of ZIP 21801 households are renters, while 58.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21801 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21801 compare to the rest of Salisbury?

ZIP 21801 is more affordable than Salisbury overall. At $1,615/mo, it's $26 below the Salisbury citywide median of $1,641/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,615/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 21801's median household income ($71,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21801 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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