The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21659 sells for about $202,100, or $119 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 129 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $892 a month.
ZIP 21659 — Rhodesdale
The housing market in 21659 is characterized by low turnover and high affordability relative to national averages. Market activity is minimal, reflecting the rural nature of the area and a stable, long-term resident base.
This ZIP is best suited for rural-lifestyle seekers and those looking for affordable housing options away from major urban centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 129 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.5% · poverty 10.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21659, Dorchester County, MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is located in a rural region of Dorchester County, Maryland, with exposure to coastal flood risks common to the Eastern Shore.
The area is primarily rural with limited industrial or commercial development momentum.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level in Dorchester County, Maryland, with additional local levies for school and municipal services.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes to regional employment hubs in Cambridge or Salisbury.
The area features access to rural landscapes, local waterways, and proximity to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge.
The rental market is limited, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low vacancy pressure.
The local economy is largely driven by agriculture and small-scale local services.
Transportation is entirely dependent on regional highway corridors; no public transit infrastructure is available.
No major commercial or residential developments are currently reported for this rural ZIP code.
The Dorchester County assessment office manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Dorchester County school and general service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's rural nature and coastal flood risk profile.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
A major regional attraction for birdwatching and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.