21804 Property Tax Rate
Salisbury, Maryland · Part of Wicomico County
Effective Tax Rate
0.84%
51.4% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$1,932
$161/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$1,932
Monthly
$161
Eff. Rate
0.84%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 21804 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$161/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.12 percentage points below the Maryland average
Maryland average: 0.96%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $102, about 5% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with Wicomico County assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
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This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 21804 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$102 tax MOE, 5% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
Wicomico County is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 21804
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $230,200, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.84%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on Maryland and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $161 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
Wicomico County assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 21804 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 21804
0.84%
Effective rate
Maryland Avg
0.96%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in Maryland
Lower than 75% of ZIP codes in Maryland(25th percentile, 423 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 21804
Property owners in ZIP code 21804 (Salisbury, Maryland) pay a median of $1,932/year in property taxes on homes valued at $230,200. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.84%, which is 13% below the Maryland state average of 0.96%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 21804 is approximately $161, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Wicomico County. This is $2,042 less than the Maryland average of $3,974/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in Maryland, 21804 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 20659 (0.84%) and 21710 (0.84%).
In Salisbury, property taxes represent approximately 2.8% of the median household income of $68,882, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
Maryland's Homestead Tax Credit caps annual assessment growth at 10% for primary residences, protecting you from sudden tax increases in Wicomico County. File your homestead exemption application with the Wicomico County Assessor within 30 days of closing to activate this assessment cap. The Wicomico County Assessor's office will confirm your homestead status and send your assessment notice—review it and appeal if the value appears overstated.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$102. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 21804 is part of Wicomico County, Maryland. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.