Ocean City, MD ZIP Codes
One ZIP code serves Ocean City, Maryland: 21842. Together they are home to 11,226 residents in 5,751 households. That is more than the 6,903 people counted inside Ocean City town limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary.
Ocean City town limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 6,903 |
| Households | 3,828 |
| Median household income | $77,750 |
| Median home value | $429,000 |
| Median age | 55.6 |
| Median rent | $1,353 |
All 1 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,226 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,751 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $79,876 (21842) to $79,876 (21842) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $79,876 |
| Homeowners | 76.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 14.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 17 routes, 8,244 homes (1 of 1 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Ocean City
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21842 | Ocean City | 11,226 | 5,751 | $79,876 | $447,700 | 76.0% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 17 | 9,707 | 49% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Ocean City when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ocean City town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ocean City. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Ocean City.
Counties
- Worcester County — 12 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- West Ocean City — 2 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Ocean City, MD?
- 21842. A ZIP code is listed for Ocean City when at least 10% of its land lies inside Ocean City town limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Ocean City.
- What is the population of Ocean City, MD?
- The Census Bureau counts 6,903 residents inside Ocean City town limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 1 ZIP code that serve Ocean City hold 11,226 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Ocean City, MD?
- $77,750 inside Ocean City town limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $79,876 to $79,876.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Ocean City, MD?
- For the 1 of 1 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 17 carrier routes reaching 8,244 residential and 1,461 business mailboxes.
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