21851 ZIP Code
Pocomoke City, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21851 |
| City/Town: | Pocomoke City |
| County: | Worcester |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,072 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,901 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,260 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,597 |
| Median Home Value: | $164,600 |
| Land Area: | 103.6 sq miles
268.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
5.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.0776, -75.5435 |
Population Information (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,072 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,525 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,547 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 434 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 243 | 3.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 365 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 352 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 485 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 889 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 650 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,250 | 17.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 449 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 399 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 787 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 580 | 8.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 189 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $164,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $829 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,597 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,090 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 507 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,013 | 65.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,077 | 34.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,193 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 57 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 464 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,805 | 34.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,587 | 30.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 336 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 656 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 288 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21851 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,901 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,089 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $67,351 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,260 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,617 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,186 | 89.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 395 | 11.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,348 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,061 | 64.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 973 | 30.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 152 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,082 | 57.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,606 | 36.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 86 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 73 | 1.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 225 | 3.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 130 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 204 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 91 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 113 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21851 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 125 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 82 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 441 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 305 | 9.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 707 | 22.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 386 | 12.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 319 | 10.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 398 | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 249 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 78 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21851 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,632 | 82.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 182 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 50 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 6 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 31 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 177 | 5.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21851 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 187 | 5.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 254 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 260 | 8.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 53 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 388 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 109 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 177 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 264 | 8.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 793 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 328 | 10.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 40 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 333 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.1% | 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 (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,476 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,042 | 57.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,655 | 51.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 494 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21851 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,151 | 69.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,210 | 39.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 958 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 160 | 5.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 128 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 817 | 26.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21851 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,903 | 80.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 116 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 59 | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 104 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 86 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 127 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 71 | 2.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 131 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21851 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 36 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 25 | 0.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 277 | 7.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 263 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 424 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 569 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 261 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 697 | 19.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 356 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 689 | 19.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21851 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 260 | 7.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 909 | 25.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,640 | 45.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 693 | 19.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 95 | 2.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21851 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 116 | 3.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 497 | 16.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,815 | 58.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 509 | 16.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 121 | 3.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21851 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 259 | 8.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,144 | 37.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 982 | 31.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 705 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21851 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 122 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 221 | 11.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 370 | 18.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 669 | 33.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 385 | 19.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 176 | 8.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 41 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21851 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,376 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $605 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $829 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,090 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,390 | 45.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 343 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 456 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,166 | 37.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 681 | 22.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,236 | 40.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.26 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21851 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,836 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 909 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,524 | 53.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 84 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 263 | 9.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,075 | 37.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21851 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,182 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 10 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 17 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 557 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 212 | 17.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 386 | 32.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 5,805 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 607 | 10.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 6,970 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,416 | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 63 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 815 | 57.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 538 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21851 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,995 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 919 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 374 | 40.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 545 | 59.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 278 | 30.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21851 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 6,788 | 96.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 39 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 284 | 728.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 284 | 728.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 284 | 728.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 52 | 133.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 49 | 125.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 139 | 356.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21851 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,638 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,292 | 94.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 346 | 5.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 124 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 84 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 89 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 49 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21851 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,090 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,639 | 85.4% | 89.4% |
Pocomoke City, MD21851