| City: | Cecilton, Maryland |
| County: | Cecil County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:03:40 PM |
| Population: | 682 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 410 / 667 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.4044, -75.8678 |
| Land Area: | 1.209 sq mi |
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Cecilton is a small town in Cecil County, Maryland, covering just 1.2 square miles. With a population of 682 residents living in 257 households, it's a compact rural community. The median age of 33.3 years and household size of 2.7 people suggest working families rather than retirees.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this territory. The post office maintains 369 PO Boxes for 257 local households, resulting in an adoption rate of 1.44. That's 44% more boxes than homes. The extra boxes serve surrounding rural areas without carrier delivery, plus local businesses (22 establishments employing 162 workers operate here).
Mail reaches homes via 2 rural carrier routes serving 150 delivery points. Street names like W Main St, E Main St, N Bohemia Ave, and Center St form the historic town grid. Newer development includes Parklands Loop and Rebecca Smith Way. Some addresses have secondary units (APT, FRNT, REAR designations), indicating converted older buildings and small multi-family properties.
With a median household income of $95,795 and median home values around $233,800, Cecilton is a middle-class community. About 61% of households own their homes. The workforce is diverse: 28% work in education and healthcare, 12% in public administration, and significant numbers in transportation (suggesting commuters to nearby employment centers). Notably, 33% of workers drove alone to work, while another 101 carpooled, typical for rural areas without public transit.
Cecilton has been a PO Box ZIP since before October 2004, when the USPS began tracking such designations. The town sits in northeastern Maryland, part of the upper Chesapeake Bay region. It isn't a large population center, but the 1.44 adoption rate shows it serves as a mail access point for people beyond the compact town limits.
All mail to Cecilton addresses requires a PO Box. Use this format:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Cecilton, MD 21913Street names show a traditional Main Street town layout (E/W Main St, N/S Bohemia Ave, Center St, Church St) with newer residential development (Parklands Loop, Rebecca Smith Way).
ZIP Code 21913 has 682 residents and 257 households (average 2.65 persons per household). The median age is 33.3 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.9% male and 50.1% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.2%). Largest groups are White (72.7%, much higher than the state average of 48.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.8%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 682Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 820Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 564.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $87,813Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 257Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $241,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.65Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.91Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 464 | 602 | 657 | 675 | 883 | 1,036 | 896 | 884 | 880 | 901 | 935 | 878 | 863 | 820 |
| Decennial Census | 663 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 682 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 33.3
Male Median Age: 31
Female Median Age: 36.6
| 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 | 27 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 30 | 43 | 26 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Female | 26 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 15 | 33 | 18 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 6 | 5 |
| Total | 53 | 54 | 45 | 43 | 45 | 76 | 44 | 45 | 38 | 40 | 41 | 47 | 31 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 11 | 10 |
| White: | 496 | 71.47% |
| Black: | 70 | 10.09% |
| Hispanic:* | 87 | 12.54% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.14% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.58% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 36 | 5.19% |
| Total: | 694 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 340 | 49.85% | 31.0 years |
| Females: | 342 | 50.15% | 36.6 years |
| Total: | 682 | 100% | 33.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 781 | 95.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 11 | 1.34% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.73% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 22 | 3.41% |
| Total Population: | 820 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 792 | 96.59% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 28 | 3.41% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $87,813, which is well under the state median ($101,652), is up $37,313 (73.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $53,244. Family households earn a median of $104,643 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $104,643). By gender, male median income is $90,655 and female is $66,667, which is far above the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $23,988 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 69.4%, which is well above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (38.4%).
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 | $50,500 | $45,781 | $48,438 | $42,083 | $34,792 | $33,798 | $35,217 | $34,596 | $34,569 | $66,667 | $73,750 | $0 | $95,795 | $87,813 |
| Median Family Income | $56,875 | $60,481 | $60,357 | $61,000 | $51,964 | $66,250 | $69,286 | $63,958 | $62,946 | $87,188 | $84,167 | $91,731 | $108,015 | $104,643 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,972 | $30,714 | $26,477 | $22,125 | $25,972 | $26,146 | $25,702 | $26,471 | $28,962 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $38,889 | $39,565 | $41,346 | $41,450 | $40,664 | $41,708 | $42,656 | $39,038 | $44,375 | $63,667 | $75,313 | $86,042 | $89,048 | $90,655 |
| Median Female Income | $30,667 | $30,500 | $30,972 | $27,132 | $18,958 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $62,500 | $63,977 | $68,864 | $59,167 | $66,667 |
| Employed: | 430 | 68.25% |
| Unemployed: | 7 | 1.11% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 193 | 30.63% |
| Total: | 630 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 165 | 38.37% |
| Service: | 100 | 23.26% |
| Sales and Office: | 33 | 7.67% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 7.91% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 98 | 22.79% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 430 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $241,800, which is considerably lower than the state median ($397,700), is up $38,000 (18.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $68,000. The median gross rent is $1,149, which is much lower than the state median ($1,662), is up $416 (56.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $407. Of occupied housing, owners make up 60.49% (73.42% with a mortgage, 26.58% free-and-clear) and renters 39.51% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 8.71%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).
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 | $203,800 | $209,900 | $205,000 | $185,300 | $170,800 | $167,200 | $171,800 | $171,200 | $173,800 | $209,800 | $210,400 | $223,500 | $233,800 | $241,800 |
| Less than $500: | 25 | 17.24% |
| $500 to $999: | 15 | 10.34% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 46 | 31.72% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 31 | 21.38% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 3 | 2.07% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 4 | 2.76% |
| No Rent: | 21 | 14.48% |
| Total: | 145 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $733 | $692 | $846 | $881 | $740 | $769 | $773 | $754 | $742 | $721 | $766 | $810 | $882 | $1,149 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 163 | 44.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 59 | 16.08% |
| Renter Occupied: | 145 | 39.51% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 367 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 367 | 91.29% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 8.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 402 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 314 | 78.11% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 88 | 21.89% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 402 | 100% |
In 2024, 28.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (42.70%). High school or higher is 88.40%, which is on par with the state rate (91.00%). The uninsured rate is 12.60%, which is on par with the state rate (6.20%). The share of people in poverty is 14.70%, which is on par with the state rate (6.30%), up 7.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 7.80 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 (48.96%). College enrollment is 20.75%, 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: | 9 | 1.59% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 57 | 10.05% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 225 | 39.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 60 | 10.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 55 | 9.70% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 102 | 17.99% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 59 | 10.41% |
| Total: | 567 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 501 | 88.36% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 161 | 28.40% |
| Private Insurance: | 487 | 56.24% |
| Public Insurance: | 276 | 31.87% |
| No Insurance: | 103 | 11.89% |
| Total: | 866 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 763 | 88.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.9% | 2.5% | 7.3% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 5.1% | 4.4% | 14.5% | 15.8% | 16.7% | 18.6% | 21.0% | 8.0% | 14.7% |
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: | 16 | 6.64% |
| Kindergarten: | 19 | 7.88% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 118 | 48.96% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 38 | 15.77% |
| College or graduate school: | 50 | 20.75% |
| Total: | 241 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 35 | 14.52% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 175 | 72.61% |
ZIP Code 21913 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 22 business establishments, employing about 163 people with an annual payroll of $6,700,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 408Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 22Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,548,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $6,700,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 163Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 21913 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 5,965,343 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 21913, and is subdivided into the Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ division. It covers 1.209 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.005 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: | 5,965,343Source: Census |
| MSA: | Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City, PA-NJ-DE-MD CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.209 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.005 sq miSource: 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: | 2414325Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Cecilton town; MarylandSource: Census |
ZIP Code 21913 is in the Cecil County Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 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 February 1, 2026.