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ZIP 21804

Pop. 40,430·Wicomico County·110th most expensive ZIP in Maryland
Median rent (all units)
$1,644/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$321
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ZIP 21804 · $1,644
More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,970
4 BR+
$1,980
Research median
$1,490/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
$19,728/yr
At $1,644/mo median
Location
StateMD
CountyWicomico County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 21804 (Salisbury, MD) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,430
Median income
$73,156
Median age
32.6
Renters
48.6%
Age distribution
21.6%
31.3%
22.2%
14.4%
Under 1821.6%
18–3431.3%
35–5422.2%
55–6410.6%
65+14.4%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
55.2%
30.4%
White55.2%
Black30.4%
Hispanic7.9%
Asian3.2%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
32.7%
29.4%
28.2%
No HS diploma9.7%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+28.2%
Housing tenure
51.4%
48.6%
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 21804 in Salisbury, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,900 → $73,156
up 24.2%
Population
38,566 → 40,430
up 4.8%
Renter share
53.2% → 48.6%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 28.2%
+0.4 pts
Median age
31.8 → 32.6
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,900 in 2021 to $73,156 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 21804 in Salisbury, MD adding about 1,864 residents over the five-year window, up 4.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 53.2% to 48.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 21804 covers Salisbury, MD. The median rent here is $1,644/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($73,156/yr), ZIP 21804 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 21804?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 21804 (Salisbury, MD) is $1,644. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 21804 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 21804's median rent of $1,644/mo is $321 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 21804 compare to other ZIPs in Maryland?

ZIP 21804 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Maryland, ranking #110 out of 140 ZIPs at $1,644/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 21804?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,644/mo in ZIP 21804. The local median household income is $73,156/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 21804?

Rent in ZIP 21804 has increased 9.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 21804 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 21804 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,644/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($73,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 21804 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 21804 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.6% of ZIP 21804 households are renters, while 51.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 21804 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 21804 compare to the rest of Salisbury?

ZIP 21804 is pricier than Salisbury as a whole. At $1,644/mo, it's $3 above the Salisbury citywide median of $1,641/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 21804 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 21804 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,644/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 21804's median household income ($73,156/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 21804 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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