The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21826 sells for about $299,950, or $183 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.7%), a market in balance. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,586 a month.
ZIP 21826 — Fruitland
The housing market in ZIP 21826 remains stable, with median prices reflecting the broader Salisbury metro area's moderate growth. Inventory levels are balanced, and the area continues to attract families due to its suburban character and proximity to major regional employers. Market activity is currently driven by steady demand and limited supply, keeping price appreciation modest.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local commuters seeking a suburban environment with proximity to the amenities and employment opportunities of Salisbury.
Median prices moved up 0.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
16% 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 3.6% · poverty 15.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21826, Wicomico 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.
Schools serving the Fruitland area are part of the Wicomico County Public Schools system, which generally maintains standard regional performance metrics.
The area is subject to standard coastal Maryland flood and wind risks; property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Salisbury metro area, which serves as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and retail services.
Property taxes are assessed by Wicomico County based on local millage rates; specific exemptions for homesteads and seniors apply per Maryland state law.
Residents typically commute via US-13 toward Salisbury's employment core, with most trips under 30 minutes.
The area features local community parks and is within short driving distance of the Wicomico River and regional shopping centers in Salisbury.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from students and local workers, with moderate vacancy pressure and rising rents consistent with the broader Salisbury metro.
The economy is anchored by the Salisbury metro area, with major sectors including healthcare (Peninsula Regional Medical Center), education (Salisbury University), and regional retail.
The area is served by US-13 and US-50, providing primary transit corridors for the region.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and commercial expansion along the US-13 corridor.
The Wicomico County Department of Assessments and Taxation manages property valuations for the jurisdiction.
Parcels are subject to Wicomico County property taxes and are served by the Wicomico County Public Schools district.
Property insurance markets in the region are stable but sensitive to coastal storm and flood risk factors.
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.
Local green space providing recreational facilities for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.