21842 ZIP Code – Ocean City, Maryland
ZIP code 21842 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Ocean City, Maryland, within Worcester County with a population of approximately 10,951 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $68,626, which is below the Maryland average and near the national figure. Median home values of $364,200 are above the national average, with 76.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,224 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 57% single-family (increasing), 31% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 7.3%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. An estimated 8.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. About 39.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, above the national rate. The median age is 53.7, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 21813, 21862, 19944.
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ZIP 21842 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21842 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $68k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $364k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,224 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 53.7 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.3% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21813 – Bishopville
- 21862 – Showell
- 19944 – Fenwick Island
- 19975 – Selbyville
- 21811 – Berlin
- 19967 – Millville
- 21872 – Whaleyville
- 19945 – Frankford
- 19970 – Ocean View
- 19930 – Bethany Beach
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21813 | BISHOPVILLE | 2,927 | $103,387 |
| 21862 | SHOWELL | Not provided | Not provided |
| 19944 | FENWICK ISLAND | 582 | $100,357 |
| 19975 | SELBYVILLE | 9,693 | $80,538 |
| 21811 | BERLIN | 24,456 | $87,611 |