| City: | Claiborne, Maryland |
| County: | Talbot County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:01:04 PM |
| Population: | 201 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 410 / 667 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.8356, -76.2647 |
| Land Area: | 2.324 sq mi |
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Claiborne sits on Talbot County's Eastern Shore of Maryland, a small waterfront community where the Chesapeake Bay shapes daily life. With 201 residents and a median age of 65.8 years, this is one of Maryland's older communities. Most residents are retirees who've chosen this quiet bayside location.
Mail arrives via two rural carrier routes covering 11 streets across 1.24 square miles. Despite its classification as a PO Box ZIP, Claiborne doesn't operate PO Boxes. Instead, all 71 residential delivery points receive direct rural carrier service. This unusual combination (Classified as a PO Box but with street delivery and zero boxes) reflects legacy postal database coding that doesn't match current operations.
The housing stock tells the story of a compact waterfront community. Of 142 total housing units, 114 are occupied year-round, while 27 sit vacant for seasonal use. That's a 19% seasonal vacancy rate, modest for a Chesapeake Bay location. With 70 multi-family units and only 1 single-family home, Claiborne appears to be organized around waterfront condominiums or townhome developments rather than traditional single-family lots.
Street names like Bayside Drive, Rich Neck Road, and Claiborne Landing Road point to the waterfront geography. The community is small enough that 11 streets handle all delivery, with Sherwood Manor Drive and Rich Neck Road each serving 6 addresses. Nearby communities include Mayo, Shady Side, and Highland Beach, all within 12 miles across the Bay.
Per capita income stands at $50,158, with median home values of $395,800. About 47% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Everyone here was born in the United States. These numbers describe a comfortable, educated retirement community rather than a working-age population.
For mailing purposes, use standard street addresses with Claiborne, MD 21624. There's no PO Box option and no need for one. Rural carriers handle all deliveries to waterfront homes and condominiums.
Street names like Bayside Drive and Claiborne Landing Road reflect the community's Chesapeake Bay waterfront location.
ZIP Code 21624 has 201 residents and 114 households (average 1.76 persons per household). The median age is 65.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.7% male and 47.3% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.2%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.1%, much higher than the state average of 48.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (10.9%, much lower than the state average of 29.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 201Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 162Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 123Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 86.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $89,375Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 114Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $345,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.76Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.20Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 136 | 122 | 130 | 120 | 183 | 169 | 180 | 207 | 175 | 115 | 217 | 201 | 165 | 162 |
| Decennial Census | 143 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 201 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 65.8
Male Median Age: 68.3
Female Median Age: 61.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 29 | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| Female | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Total | 3 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 26 | 51 | 11 | 13 | 2 |
| White: | 165 | 85.05% |
| Black: | 22 | 11.34% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.55% |
| Asian: | 2 | 1.03% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 2 | 1.03% |
| Total: | 194 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 106 | 52.74% | 68.3 years |
| Females: | 95 | 47.26% | 61.1 years |
| Total: | 201 | 100% | 65.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 158 | 97.53% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 4 | 2.47% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 162 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 162 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $89,375, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $37,649 (72.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,193. Family households earn a median of $39,583 versus $173,158 for nonfamily households (a difference of $133,575). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($68,044), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 71.5%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (28.3%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,726 | $54,167 | $54,938 | $75,833 | $67,083 | $69,583 | $0 | $71,250 | $73,182 | $85,938 | $0 | $87,813 | $0 | $89,375 |
| Median Family Income | $51,071 | $51,827 | $53,750 | $75,833 | $43,958 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $109,583 | $0 | $0 | $45,625 | $39,583 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,438 | $71,250 | $73,636 | $74,464 | $0 | $0 | $168,500 | $173,158 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $88,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $7,059 | $7,125 | $0 | $34,167 | $0 | $40,375 | $40,357 | $40,357 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 113 | 71.52% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 45 | 28.48% |
| Total: | 158 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 26.55% |
| Service: | 32 | 28.32% |
| Sales and Office: | 17 | 15.04% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 5.31% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 28 | 24.78% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 113 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $345,000, which is markedly greater than the national median ($303,400), is up $18,100 (5.54%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,662), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.24% (48.72% with a mortgage, 51.28% free-and-clear) and renters 32.76% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 50.43%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (8.09%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $326,900 | $363,200 | $339,500 | $400,000 | $296,100 | $291,200 | $277,400 | $297,100 | $360,000 | $322,700 | $0 | $331,300 | $395,800 | $345,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 19 | 100.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 19 | 32.76% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 20 | 34.48% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 32.76% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 58 | 49.57% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 59 | 50.43% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 117 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
In 2024, 39.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.30%, which is on par with the state rate (6.30%), up 24.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 18.80 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (50.00%). College enrollment is 50.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 71 | 45.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 24 | 15.29% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 56 | 35.67% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 3.82% |
| Total: | 157 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 157 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 62 | 39.49% |
| Private Insurance: | 129 | 65.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 64 | 32.49% |
| No Insurance: | 4 | 2.03% |
| Total: | 197 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 193 | 97.97% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 31.4% | 32.6% | 34.6% | 31.3% | 42.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 24.1% | 13.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4 | 50.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 4 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 8 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 4 | 50.00% |
ZIP Code 21624 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 70 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 70Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 206Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 70Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 21624 is located in Talbot County, Maryland, within the Easton, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 20660) and Maryland's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,782 people, about 0.53% of whom live in ZIP Code 21624. It covers 2.324 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.584 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Easton, MDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 20660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 37,782Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.324 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.584 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3977.06 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 21624 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.