West Ocean City, MD ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve West Ocean City, Maryland: 21811 and 21842. Together they are home to 35,603 residents in 16,500 households. That is more than the 5,198 people counted inside West Ocean City Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $79,876 in 21842 to $90,082 in 21811.
West Ocean City Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 5,198 |
| Households | 2,225 |
| Median household income | $97,165 |
| Median home value | $423,700 |
| Median age | 49.5 |
| Median rent | $1,620 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 35,603 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 16,500 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $79,876 (21842) to $90,082 (21811) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $86,525 |
| Homeowners | 80.8% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 19.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 41 routes, 22,338 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in West Ocean City: 21811 ($90,082)
- Most residents: 21811 (24,377 people)
- Highest homeownership: 21811 (83.3% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 21811 (21.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 21842 (11.6% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 21842 (53.4 years)
- Highest median home value: 21842 ($447,700)
Every ZIP code in West Ocean City
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21811 | Berlin | 24,377 | 10,749 | $90,082 | $388,900 | 83.3% | 21.9% | 9.6% | 24 | 14,715 | 1% of its land |
| 21842 | Ocean City | 11,226 | 5,751 | $79,876 | $447,700 | 76.0% | 14.1% | 11.6% | 17 | 9,707 | 39% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for West Ocean City when at least 10% of its land lies inside the West Ocean City Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is West Ocean City. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside West Ocean City.
Counties
- Worcester County — 12 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Ocean Pines — 1 ZIP code
- Berlin — 1 ZIP code
- Ocean City — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in West Ocean City, MD?
- 21811 and 21842. A ZIP code is listed for West Ocean City when at least 10% of its land lies inside the West Ocean City Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is West Ocean City.
- What is the population of West Ocean City, MD?
- The Census Bureau counts 5,198 residents inside West Ocean City Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve West Ocean City hold 35,603 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in West Ocean City, MD?
- $97,165 inside West Ocean City Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $79,876 to $90,082.
- Which West Ocean City ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 21811, at $90,082, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in West Ocean City, MD?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 41 carrier routes reaching 22,338 residential and 2,077 business mailboxes.
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