The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21625 sells for about $469,000, or $170 per square foot.
Prices are up +17.28% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,540 a month.
ZIP 21625 — Cordova
The Cordova housing market remains stable with low inventory and steady price appreciation. Demand is driven by buyers seeking rural space, though the limited number of listings keeps the market competitive.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with significant space, while remaining within driving distance of Eastern Shore employment centers.
Median prices moved up 17.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 67 days on market with 0.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
11% 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 7.5% · poverty 10.8% — 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 5.7%/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 3.1%/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 21625, Talbot 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 Cordova area are generally low, consistent with the rural character of the Eastern Shore, though specific localized trends are not determinable.
Schools serving the area are part of the Talbot County Public Schools system, which generally maintains stable performance ratings within the state.
The area faces moderate risks related to coastal flooding and storm surges typical of the Chesapeake Bay region, with insurance premiums reflecting these environmental exposures.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural, tourism, and small-scale service industries, with limited large-scale industrial development in the immediate vicinity.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Talbot County, with rates determined by the local government and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Commuting primarily involves personal vehicle travel via Maryland Route 50 toward regional employment hubs like Easton or Annapolis.
The area offers access to rural landscapes, local parks, and proximity to the Wye River and Chesapeake Bay for boating and outdoor activities.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low inventory and a mix of long-term residential leases and seasonal housing.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small business, and proximity to the administrative and service sectors in Easton.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US Route 50 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is strictly managed by county zoning, focusing on preserving rural character while allowing for limited residential growth.
The Talbot County Department of Finance manages property assessments, typically reassessing properties on a three-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Talbot County property taxes and local school district levies.
Property insurance costs are influenced by regional flood risk and the proximity to coastal waterways.
Maryland has seen moderate net domestic migration, with rural areas like Talbot County attracting retirees and remote workers.
Maryland is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Maryland law requires sellers to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home.
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.
Provides significant recreational boating and fishing access.
Serves as a regional hub for ice sports and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.