ZIP code 21861
Where is ZIP code 21861?
Sharptown, Maryland
Wicomico County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 21861 belongs to Sharptown, Maryland in Wicomico County. 21861 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Sharptown post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 302, 410, 443 and 667. About 920 people live in the 21861 area, where the median household income is $86,027. The closest ZIP codes are 21837 (Mardela Springs, 3.8 mi south), 21659 (Rhodesdale, 5.4 mi northwest) and 19931 (Bethel, 5.5 mi east).
| ZIP code | 21861 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Sharptown |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Wicomico County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 302, 410, 443, 667 |
| Coordinates | 38.5389, -75.7192 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 218 |
Population and income in 21861
| Population | 920 · lower than 75% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 353 · lower than 52% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.5 years · lower than 70% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $86,027 · lower than 68% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,676 |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $192,100 · lower than 93% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,185 a month |
| Housing units | 413 |
| Households | 373 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 86% / 14% |
| Land area | 2.6 sq mi (plus 0.49 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21861. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 21861
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21837 | Mardela Springs, MD | 3.8 mi S | Standard |
| 21659 | Rhodesdale, MD | 5.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 19931 | Bethel, DE | 5.5 mi E | Standard |
| 19956 | Laurel, DE | 8.5 mi E | Standard |
| 19940 | Delmar, DE | 8.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 21869 | Vienna, MD | 9.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 19973 | Seaford, DE | 9.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 21830 | Hebron, MD | 9.5 mi S | Standard |
| 21643 | Hurlock, MD | 10.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 21875 | Delmar, MD | 10.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 21802 | Salisbury, MD | 11.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 21803 | Salisbury, MD | 11.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21861 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 21861
PO BOX 123
SHARPTOWN MD 21861
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21861-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 21861?
- 21861 is a Sharptown, Maryland ZIP code.
- What county is 21861 in?
- ZIP code 21861 is in Wicomico County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 21861 in?
- 21861 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 21861?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 21861 use area codes 302, 410, 443 and 667.
- What is the population of ZIP code 21861?
- About 920 people live in ZIP code 21861, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 21861?
- The median household income in 21861 is $86,027 a year, lower than 68% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- Can I use 21861 for a street address?
- No. 21861 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Sharptown use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 21861?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 21861 are 21837 (Mardela Springs, 3.8 miles), 21659 (Rhodesdale, 5.4 miles), 19931 (Bethel, 5.5 miles) and 19956 (Laurel, 8.5 miles).