ZIP code 21842
Where is ZIP code 21842?
Ocean City, Maryland
Worcester County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 21842 belongs to Ocean City, Maryland in Worcester County. 21842 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 302, 410, 443 and 667. About 11,226 people live in the 21842 area, where the median household income is $79,876. The closest ZIP codes are 21843 (Ocean City, 0 mi north), 21811 (Berlin, 5.6 mi west) and 21862 (Showell, 8.4 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 21842 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ocean City |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Worcester County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 302, 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 38.3365, -75.0849 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 218 |
Population and income in 21842
| Population | 11,226 · higher than 64% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,240 · higher than 68% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 53.4 years · higher than 86% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $79,876 · lower than 77% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $75,528 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $447,700 · higher than 56% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,394 a month |
| Housing units | 32,621 |
| Households | 5,751 (1.92 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 76% / 24% |
| Land area | 9.06 sq mi (plus 12.26 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21842. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 21842
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21843 | Ocean City, MD | 0 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21811 | Berlin, MD | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 21862 | Showell, MD | 8.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 21813 | Bishopville, MD | 8.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 19975 | Selbyville, DE | 9.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 19944 | Fenwick Island, DE | 10.5 mi N | Standard |
| 21872 | Whaleyville, MD | 11.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 21841 | Newark, MD | 12.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 19930 | Bethany Beach, DE | 13.5 mi N | Standard |
| 19945 | Frankford, DE | 14 mi NW | Standard |
| 19967 | Millville, DE | 14.9 mi N | Standard |
| 21874 | Willards, MD | 15.2 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21842 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 21842
123 MAIN ST
OCEAN CITY MD 21842
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid North Ocean City and West Ocean City: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21842-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Ocean City, MD
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 21842?
- 21842 is a Ocean City, Maryland ZIP code.
- What county is 21842 in?
- ZIP code 21842 is in Worcester County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 21842 in?
- 21842 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 21842?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 21842 use area codes 302, 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 21842?
- About 11,226 people live in ZIP code 21842, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 21842?
- The median household income in 21842 is $79,876 a year, lower than 77% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 21842?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 21842 are 21843 (Ocean City, 0 miles), 21811 (Berlin, 5.6 miles), 21862 (Showell, 8.4 miles) and 21813 (Bishopville, 8.4 miles).