Beaudley · National Register of Historic Places
Tyaskin’s story
170 years in pictures
The archive holds 3 maps from 1903 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1856Tyaskin is settled
TyaskinMD
This town of 155 people was settled in 1856.
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Photo: Jweaver28 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
155
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$238K
+4.5% in a year
Household income
$126K
median
Median age
29.9
years
Jobs based here
24
A commuter town
Is Tyaskin a good place to live?
76% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Tyaskin, against 42% in Maryland’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Only one of the 262 Maryland towns we compare has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Tyaskin. Long Hill and Yellow Brick House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tyaskin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
By the sea
Tyaskin lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 11% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
11%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
99thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
1storm & flood disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Getting set up
Moving to Tyaskin: who provides what
Tyaskin is unincorporated, so Wicomico County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDelmarva Power21.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWicomico CountyWicomico County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWicomico County Board of ElectionsWicomico County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP codes21865, 2185621865 90% · 21856 10%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Tyaskin.
Housing
The typical home in Tyaskin: about $238K
Home values are up 4.5% over the year to September 2026.
$238KZillow home value
Typical home value
Tyaskin$238K
Maryland$425K
+4.5%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Tyaskin has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Tyaskin rose by 22, to 24. Half commute less than 17 miles. The top destinations are Salisbury (37%), Pocomoke City (3%) and Easton (3%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Tyaskin0%
Salisbury37%
Pocomoke City3%
Easton3%
Cambridge3%
17 mi
median commute distance
24
jobs based in Tyaskin
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Tyaskin brings four seasons and hot summers
A winter brings about 8 inches of snow, with January nights at 28° and July afternoons at 88°.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–48°
Spring45–66°
Summer67–86°
Fall50–69°
Nov 4
typical first frost
Apr 8
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Maryland and the rest of the country, more of Tyaskin’s adults had a checkup this year
In Tyaskin, 15% of adults report frequent mental distress. Of 32 CDC measures, Tyaskin beats the Maryland average on 8 and trails it on 7.
| Tyaskin | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 38% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 84% | 79% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
8 better17 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Tyaskin | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.4% | 13.5% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.7% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.6% | 7.6% |
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional
15.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Tyaskin is higher than in the typical Maryland or U.S. town
46% of Tyaskin’s expected losses from natural hazards come from hurricanes, followed by inland flooding at 22%. One declared disaster, in 2003, has brought federal aid to Tyaskin households. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCoastal flooding
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Tyaskin has set aside 4.2% of its land for conservation
The biggest park or preserve is Chesapeake Forest, at 35 acres. 2 parks and preserves cover 36 acres in Tyaskin.
4.2%conserved
4.2%
conserved · 38 of 905 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chesapeake Forest | — | 35 |
| 2. Wetipquin Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 33 attractions →Point Lookout State Park and 13 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Tyaskin. Close and well known come first.
31 mi State parkPoint Lookout State Park
37 mi National SeashoreAssateague Island National Seashore2.3M visitors a year
39 mi Ancient siteU-1105
32 mi MuseumPatuxent River Naval Air Museum16 mi Zoo & aquariumSalisbury Zoo
23 mi National Historical ParkHarriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park15K visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Point Lookout State Park: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Assateague Island National Seashore: Fritz Geller-Grimm, CC BY-SA 2.5 · U-1105: U.S. Navy, Public domain · Patuxent River Naval Air Museum: Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park: National Park Service, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Tyaskin
17pages on Tyaskin
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Tyaskin
University of Maryland Eastern ShoreUniversity or college · Public · Princess Anne12.8 mi$9,076 in-state tuitionSalisbury UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Salisbury14.6 mi$11,084 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Tyaskin residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
Small town
155 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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About Tyaskin
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
Tyaskin is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 236 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Beaudley was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 20 ft
- ZIP code
- 21865
Questions about Tyaskin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Tyaskin, MD a good place to live?
Tyaskin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.