The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21904 sells for about $375,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,422 a month.
ZIP 21904 — Port Deposit
The housing market in 21904 remains stable with steady demand and moderate price appreciation. Low inventory levels continue to support current pricing, while buyers remain sensitive to interest rate fluctuations. The area's affordability relative to nearby urban centers continues to drive interest from families and commuters.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to major employment corridors in the I-95/US-40 region.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 8.3% · poverty 7.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 21904, Cecil 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.
Crime rates in the area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern in the broader Cecil County region.
Schools serving the area are part of the Cecil County Public Schools system, which maintains a mix of ratings across elementary and secondary levels.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal weather events, including potential flooding near the Susquehanna River and wind-related risks common to the Chesapeake Bay region.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to regional employment hubs in Delaware and Maryland, with steady residential development and infrastructure maintenance.
Property taxes are assessed by Cecil County based on the property's fair market value, with rates determined by the county and local municipal levies.
Residents typically commute via I-95 or US-40 toward employment centers in Elkton, Newark, or Wilmington, Delaware.
The area offers access to the Susquehanna River for boating and fishing, as well as local parks and trails within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and limited inventory, with rents reflecting the area's affordability relative to nearby metropolitan hubs.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and service-sector employers within Cecil County and the surrounding tri-state area.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-95 and US-40, facilitating regional transit.
Development is primarily focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial projects consistent with county zoning.
The Cecil County assessment office conducts periodic property valuations to determine tax liability.
Parcels are subject to Cecil County property taxes and local school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including flood and wind exposure.
Data retrieved from 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.
- Great Wolf Lodge | Perryville41.9 mi
- Plumpton Park Zoo4.57 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.217.4 mi
- Guppy Gulch Park4.514.8 mi
- Vince's Sports Center4.419.1 mi
- Schaefer's Canal House4.515.3 mi
- Delaware Stadium4.617.5 mi
- Cecil County Dragway4.84.5 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.114.3 mi
- Bob Carpenter Center4.517.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Perryville41.9 mi
- Herr’s Snack Factory Tour & Gift Shop4.89.3 mi
- Plumpton Park Zoo4.57 mi
- Elk Neck State Park4.610.6 mi
- Calvert Regional Park4.77.7 mi
- Turkey Point Lighthouse4.712.3 mi
- Jerusalem Mill4.720 mi
- The Liriodendron Mansion4.816.4 mi
- Steppingstone Farm Museum4.73.7 mi
- Mount Harmon Plantation4.718 mi
- Plumpton Park Zoo4.57 mi
- Elk Neck State Park4.610.6 mi
- Calvert Regional Park4.77.7 mi
- Susquehanna State Park4.74.7 mi
- Conowingo Fisherman's Park4.65.8 mi
- Bar Harbor RV Park and Marina4.414.2 mi
- The Island at Flying Point Marina4.115.9 mi
- Bohemia Bay Yacht Harbour4.813.2 mi
- Craft Haven Campground & Marina4.76 mi
- Anchor Marina Inc.4.67.1 mi
- Bulle Rock Golf Course4.56.2 mi
- Chesapeake Bay Golf Club4.55.3 mi
- Ruggles4.210.6 mi
- Furnace Bay Golf Course4.33.8 mi
- Ferguson Golf Institute59.8 mi
- ShopRite of Aberdeen, MD4.18.7 mi
- Bay Crawlers Crab Shack4.47.8 mi
- River City Crabs & Seafood4.45 mi
- Beards Hill Plaza Shopping Center4.38.7 mi
- Perryville Station4.23.3 mi
- Wilmington Airport4.325.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides significant recreational opportunities including fishing and boating.
Various community parks providing green space and playgrounds.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.