Somerset County, MD ZIP Codes
11 ZIP codes cover all or part of Somerset County, Maryland. The Census Bureau counts 24,822 residents in the county, with a median household income of $64,943 and a median home value of $173,200. Median household income ranges from $50,524 in 21871 to $88,438 in 21838. Its largest communities include Princess Anne, Crisfield, Mount Vernon, West Pocomoke and Fairmount.
Somerset County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 24,822 |
| Households | 8,348 |
| Median household income | $64,943 |
| Median home value | $173,200 |
| Median age | 38.1 |
| Median rent | $1,013 |
All 11 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 33,305 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,988 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $50,524 (21871) to $88,438 (21838) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $63,870 |
| Homeowners | 71.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 29 routes, 13,343 homes (8 of 11 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Somerset County: 21838 ($88,438)
- Most residents: 21853 (10,537 people)
- Highest homeownership: 21838 (92.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 21838 (35.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 21890 (25.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 21853 (33.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 21822 ($277,700)
Every ZIP code in Somerset County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21853 | Princess Anne | 10,537 | 3,599 | $69,697 | $208,300 | 64.5% | 30.9% | 15.0% | 7 | 4,333 | 100% of its land |
| 21851 | Pocomoke City | 7,297 | 3,252 | $53,162 | $206,700 | 64.7% | 25.3% | 14.9% | 7 | 3,506 | 20% of its land |
| 21817 | Crisfield | 4,417 | 1,925 | $55,720 | $161,000 | 73.1% | 22.1% | 6.7% | 5 | 2,635 | 100% of its land |
| 21890 | Somerset County | 3,289 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 25.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 21822 | Eden | 2,926 | 1,108 | $84,479 | $277,700 | 82.1% | 27.2% | 7.7% | 2 | 1,272 | 24% of its land |
| 21838 | Marion Station | 1,873 | 715 | $88,438 | $202,400 | 92.4% | 35.4% | 3.7% | 2 | 716 | 100% of its land |
| 21871 | Westover | 1,764 | 814 | $50,524 | $185,900 | 84.5% | 11.4% | 2.5% | 3 | 921 | 100% of its land |
| 21821 | Deal Island | 797 | 375 | $60,341 | $188,200 | 83.2% | 20.8% | 0.0% | 1 | 545 | 100% of its land |
| 21824 | Ewell | 264 | 123 | $90,288 | $108,500 | 75.6% | 24.4% | 2.7% | 2 | 115 | 100% of its land |
| 21866 | Smith Island | 81 | 53 | $95,250 | $177,500 | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 21867 | Fairmount | 60 | 24 | — | — | 100.0% | 58.3% | 43.3% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Somerset County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Princess Anne — 3,569 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Crisfield — 2,499 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Mount Vernon — 1,067 residents · 1 ZIP code
- West Pocomoke — 548 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fairmount — 440 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Smith Island — 345 residents · 2 ZIP codes
- Deal Island — 341 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Chance — 230 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Dames Quarter — 226 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Frenchtown-Rumbly — 52 residents · 1 ZIP code
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Somerset County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Somerset County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Somerset County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Somerset County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Somerset County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Somerset County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Somerset County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Somerset County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Somerset County, MD?
- 21853, 21851, 21817, 21890, 21822, 21838, 21871, 21821, 21824, 21866 and 21867. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Somerset County?
- 24,822 residents in 8,348 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Somerset County?
- $64,943 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $50,524 (21871) to $88,438 (21838).
- Which Somerset County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 21838, at $88,438, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Somerset County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Somerset County?
- For the 8 of 11 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 29 carrier routes reaching 13,343 residential and 700 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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