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Eden, MD

Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21822.

Population

1,053

Land area

5.6sq mi

People per sq mi

189

ZIP codes

1

Eden and its ZIP codes

Full map

Eden at a glance

  • Eden is 70% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $39,559 a year, 62% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $54,000 (87% below Maryland).

Local data for Eden, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Eden, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$39,559

Poverty rate

12.3%

Median home value

$54,000

Homeownership

63.3%

Bachelor's or higher

4.4%

Median age

30.3

Average commute

36.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (82), Irish Americans (49), Italian Americans (15).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Eden.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.4%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,195

7,051 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$41,421

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$186M

FY 2026, $7,541 per person

PPP loans

$2.44M

60 loans, 417 jobs reported

Somerset County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Eden, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone57.1%
  • Carpooled30.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked12.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 36.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Eden, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: coastal flooding

Storm events since 1996

279

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,649

15.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 29°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Eden, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.8%

U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts

Diabetes

18.6%

U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts

Smoking

18.4%

U.S. 12.8% +5.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.8%

U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts

ZIP codes in Eden

1 in or overlapping Eden. Population shown

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Cities near Eden

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AllenCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.4
FruitlandCity3.2 mi3.8
Princess AnneTown5.9 mi1.7
SalisburyCity7.5 mi13.8
Mount VernonCensus-designated place7.5 mi13
WhitehavenCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.4
QuanticoCensus-designated place8.7 mi2.1
HebronTown10 mi1.3
DelmarTown12 mi1.7
TyaskinCensus-designated place12 mi1.4
ParsonsburgCensus-designated place12 mi1.3
BivalveCensus-designated place13 mi1.5
JestervilleCensus-designated place13 mi1.6
West PocomokeCensus-designated place13 mi9.4
NanticokeCensus-designated place13 mi2.6
Mardela SpringsTown14 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Eden, MD in?
Eden is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Eden, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Eden include 21822.
What is the population of Eden, MD?
About 1,053 people live in Eden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Eden?
Nearby places include Allen (2.2 mi), Fruitland (3.2 mi), Princess Anne (5.9 mi), Salisbury (7.5 mi), Mount Vernon (7.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023