The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21644 sells for about $520,000, or $215 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 98 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 21644 — Ingleside
The housing market in 21644 is extremely limited in inventory, reflecting its small, rural population base. Current activity is characterized by low turnover and stable pricing, with demand driven primarily by local residents seeking rural residential properties.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including families and individuals who prioritize space and privacy over proximity to urban amenities.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 98 days on market with 1.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 19.2% · poverty 0.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21644, Queen Annes 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.
The area is served by regional public schools in Queen Anne's and Caroline counties, with students typically attending schools in neighboring ZIP codes.
The area is subject to standard regional flood and wind risks associated with the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Development is primarily rural and agricultural with limited large-scale commercial infrastructure projects reported within the immediate ZIP boundaries.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Queen Anne's County, incorporating state, county, and local school district levies.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with access to major regional corridors like US-301 for travel toward employment hubs.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to local parks and waterways typical of the Eastern Shore, with limited immediate commercial shopping districts.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and limited turnover, typical of a small, rural residential community.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services, with residents often commuting to larger employment centers in the region.
Transportation is almost exclusively dependent on private vehicle use due to the rural nature of the geography.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently reported within the ZIP code.
The Queen Anne's County assessment office manages property valuations for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to standard county-level school and municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal and wind-related risk factors common to the Maryland Eastern Shore.
Data retrieved from ZCTA-level census profiles.
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 extensive open space and agricultural scenery.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.