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ZIP Code 21901
North East, MD, Cecil County
Population
19,514
Land area
48.5sq mi
People per sq mi
402
City
North East
ZIP 21901 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 21901 at a glance
- ZIP 21901 (North East) is 37% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $113,719 a year, 10% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $367,400 (13% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,465 a month.
Local data for ZIP 21901
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 21901, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$113,719
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$367,400
Prices +2.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,465/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
27.8 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
321
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,453
$293M annual payroll
PPP loans
$20.71M
254 loans
Campaign donations
$48.77K
23% D, 50% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 21901, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
533
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 21901, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities in ZIP 21901
ZIP codes near 21901
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 21914Charlestown | 2.9 mi | 0.7 |
| 21921Elkton | 4.6 mi | 94.7 |
| 21903Perryville | 6.3 mi | 12.7 |
| 21915Chesapeake City | 6.8 mi | 22.8 |
| 21920Elkton | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| 21902Perryville | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| 21911Rising Sun | 8.4 mi | 37.4 |
| 21904Port Deposit | 8.7 mi | 23.6 |
| 19702Glasgow | 10 mi | 28.1 |
| 21078Havre de Grace | 10 mi | 30.1 |
| 21919Cecilton | 11 mi | 42.8 |
| 21917Rising Sun | 11 mi | 7.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 21901?
- ZIP code 21901 is in North East, MD (Cecil County).
- What county is ZIP code 21901 in?
- ZIP code 21901 is mostly in Cecil County, Maryland.
- How many people live in ZIP code 21901?
- About 19,514 people live in the 21901 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.