| City: | Perry Point, Maryland |
| County: | Cecil County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:30:11 AM |
| Population: | 414 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 410 / 443 / 667 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.5535, -76.0633 |
| Land Area: | 0.866 sq mi |
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Perry Point is a VA Medical Center campus on the Chesapeake Bay in Cecil County, Maryland. It isn't a town in the traditional sense. The 414 residents live on facility grounds, and 66% of them (275 people) are in group quarters. Of those, 217 are institutionalized, meaning they're patients in the VA's residential care programs. The median age here is 63.6 years, consistent with a veteran healthcare population.
The postal system reflects this institutional character. There are 170 PO Boxes serving just 85 occupied housing units, a 2.0x adoption rate. Staff members who work at the facility but live elsewhere maintain boxes for work-related mail. The six businesses on campus employ 494 people, almost all in healthcare and public administration. That's a massive workforce relative to the small resident population.
Street names tell you exactly what this place is. "VAMC" appears as both a street and building name. You'll find Boiler House Rd (19 records), Avenue A through E, and addresses labeled "Veteran Affairs" and "VA Rehab." The building list reads like a VA directory: Department of Veteran Affairs, Perry Point VA Med Ctr, VA Healthcare, Pharmacy Services, and Public Health Supply Service. Mail is delivered to specific buildings using BLDG designators.
The ZIP covers just 0.69 square miles. Housing here is almost entirely rental (98%), with 83 of the 85 occupied units rented. This fits the pattern of staff housing and transitional veteran housing rather than permanent homeownership. There are virtually no children: only 2 residents under 18 and 1 person aged 18-24. The nearest communities with standard services are Bel Air South (11.5 miles) and Bel Air North (11.9 miles).
Street names and buildings confirm this is a VA Medical Center. VAMC, VA Rehab, and Veteran Affairs appear alongside a grid layout (Avenues A-E, numbered streets).
ZIP Code 21902 has 414 residents and 85 households (average 1.64 persons per household). The median age is 63.6 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 80.7% male and 19.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.2%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (50.5%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (42.0%, much higher than the state average of 29.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (29.5%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 414Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 313Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 1Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 478.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 85Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.64Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 26.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 115 | 150 | 181 | 214 | 244 | 243 | 228 | 212 | 215 | 262 | 216 | 251 | 313 |
| Decennial Census | 471 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 414 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 63.6
Male Median Age: 63.4
Female Median Age: 65.5
| 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 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 27 | 47 | 60 | 31 | 45 | 18 | 19 | 27 |
| Female | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
| Total | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 33 | 49 | 68 | 35 | 55 | 19 | 23 | 48 |
| White: | 209 | 53.05% |
| Black: | 174 | 44.16% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 1.78% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 1.02% |
| Total: | 394 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 334 | 80.68% | 63.4 years |
| Females: | 80 | 19.32% | 65.5 years |
| Total: | 414 | 100% | 63.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 313 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 313 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 313 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($101,652), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 23.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (67.2%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (72.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 72 | 23.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 241 | 77.00% |
| Total: | 313 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 52 | 72.22% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 20 | 27.78% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 72 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($397,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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: | 52 | 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: | 52 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 52 | 100% |
In 2023, 38.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (42.70%). High school or higher is 83.10%, which is on par with the state rate (91.00%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (28.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 29 | 9.27% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 24 | 7.67% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 96 | 30.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 26 | 8.31% |
| Associate's degree: | 18 | 5.75% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 43 | 13.74% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 77 | 24.60% |
| Total: | 313 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 260 | 83.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 120 | 38.34% |
| Private Insurance: | 82 | 50.31% |
| Public Insurance: | 81 | 49.69% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 163 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 163 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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): | 6 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 6 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 21902 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 495 people with an annual payroll of $96,539,000. USPS data shows 1 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 2,779Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 1Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 6Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $24,134,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $96,539,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 495Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 21902 is located in Cecil County, Maryland, within the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 37980) and Maryland's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,241,882 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 21902, and is subdivided into the Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ division. It covers 0.866 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 37980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ (CBSA Div 48864)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 6,241,882Source: Census |
| MSA: | Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.866 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3977.06 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Wilmington-Newark, DE-MD PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 21902 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). 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 January 1, 2026.