21842 ZIP Code
Ocean City, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21842 |
| City/Town: | Ocean City |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,951 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,626 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,929 |
| Total Housing Units: | 32,580 |
| Median Home Value: | $364,200 |
| Land Area: | 9.1 sq miles
23.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 12.3 sq miles
31.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.3631, -75.0850 |
Population Information (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,951 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,189 | 47.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,762 | 52.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 53.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 434 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 353 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 427 | 3.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 309 | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 818 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,271 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,004 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,128 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 942 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,068 | 9.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,048 | 18.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 780 | 7.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 369 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $364,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,224 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 32,580 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,705 | 17.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 26,875 | 82.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,201 | 73.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,504 | 26.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,610 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 112 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 279 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,336 | 27.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,905 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 658 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,070 | 24.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,250 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21842 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,626 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $123,128 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,011 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,929 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,237 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,832 | 93.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 381 | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,381 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,366 | 74.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 888 | 15.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 518 | 8.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 60 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,776 | 89.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 391 | 3.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 54 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 292 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 427 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 537 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 724 | 6.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 438 | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 252 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21842 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 248 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 154 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 333 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 629 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 775 | 13.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,009 | 17.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 583 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 872 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 367 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 735 | 12.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21842 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,297 | 73.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 233 | 4.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 149 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 219 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 150 | 2.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 694 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21842 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 26 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 405 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 129 | 2.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 62 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 481 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 203 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 60 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 670 | 11.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 723 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 790 | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,710 | 29.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 132 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 441 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,992 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,552 | 69.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,012 | 45.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 915 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21842 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,126 | 72.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,525 | 44.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,973 | 34.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 103 | 1.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 183 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 254 | 4.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21842 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,868 | 14.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,166 | 12.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 434 | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,368 | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,616 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,769 | 11.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 14,038 | 43.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,321 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21842 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 33 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 829 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,595 | 14.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,334 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 11,504 | 35.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 9,797 | 30.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,049 | 6.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 591 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 460 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 388 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21842 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,175 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,856 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 13,193 | 40.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,814 | 33.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,127 | 6.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 415 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21842 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 871 | 15.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 403 | 7.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,143 | 72.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 160 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 27 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21842 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 467 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,309 | 40.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,319 | 40.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 610 | 10.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21842 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 103 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 31 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 140 | 3.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 316 | 7.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 963 | 22.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,347 | 32.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,060 | 25.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 241 | 5.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21842 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,096 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $817 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,224 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.91 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,705 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,183 | 38.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 527 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,151 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,000 | 35.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 910 | 16.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,366 | 41.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.91 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.56 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21842 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,540 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,419 | 31.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,417 | 53.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 138 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 515 | 11.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,234 | 27.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21842 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,706 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 34 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 25 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 626 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 353 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 668 | 39.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,473 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 902 | 9.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,907 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,702 | 15.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 102 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 665 | 39.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 935 | 54.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21842 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,178 | 83.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,623 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 545 | 33.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,011 | 62.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 361 | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 67 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21842 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,924 | 90.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,027 | 942.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,027 | 942.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,027 | 942.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 540 | 495.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 27.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 323 | 296.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21842 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,517 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,239 | 87.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,278 | 12.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 499 | 4.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 603 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 86 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 90 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21842 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,705 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,438 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Ocean City, MD21842