21841 ZIP Code — Newark, MD

Worcester County, Maryland

ZIP code 21841 is located in Newark, Maryland, within Worcester County. It covers approximately 28.22 square miles and serves a population of 988 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.

About ZIP code 21841

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $311,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $83,839. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 21841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

988

population

28.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newark	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21811 Berlin (4.8 mi) 21863 Snow Hill (8.2 mi) 21850 Pittsville (9.6 mi) 21874 Willards (9.8 mi) 21872 Whaleyville (10.5 mi) 21829 Girdletree (12.6 mi) 21813 Bishopville (12.8 mi) 21849 Parsonsburg (12.9 mi) 21842 Ocean City (13.4 mi) 21804 Salisbury (13.7 mi) 19975 Selbyville (16.3 mi) 19945 Frankford (17.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	988
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	28.22 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	38.2583
Longitude	-75.2874
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/443/667

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	40.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	31.3%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	21.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	12.0%	7.8%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

988

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$83,839

Median household income

$42,881

Per capita income

$311,600

Median home value

$1,665

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

10.1%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

320

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	193	19.5%
18 and over	795	80.5%
65 and over	135	13.7%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.9%

Black or African American 22.6%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	697	68.9%
Black or African American	229	22.6%
Two or more races	62	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.3%	40.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	31.3%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	21.0%	30.1%
Over $200k	12.0%	7.8%	13.4%

$15k–$25k 31.1%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 3.6%

$50k–$75k 3.1%

$75k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 15.4%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	31.1%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	3.6%
$50k–$75k	3.1%
$75k–$100k	27.6%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	15.4%
Median income	$83,839

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 31.4%

$500k–$1M 21.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$311,600
Median rent / month	$1,665
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	85.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.4%
2000–2009	26.3%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	1.9%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.3%
2 bedrooms	20.4%
3 bedrooms	37.5%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	16.6%
2 vehicles	54.9%
3 or more	21.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	42.3%
Propane / LP gas	39.9%
Fuel oil	11.4%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	166	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	93	22.1%
Male householder, no spouse	96	22.8%
Female householder, no spouse	66	15.7%
Households with children under 18	142	33.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	27.8%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	51.4%
Married	46.9%	30.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.1%	7.8%
Divorced	24.3%	10.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.2%

HS graduate 50.1%

Some college, no degree 21.4%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	7.9%
Elementary school	90	47.4%
High school	57	30.0%
College / grad school	28	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 28.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.2%

Transportation & utilities 18.0%

Education & healthcare 10.5%

Construction 7.9%

Manufacturing 5.9%

Public administration 5.2%

Retail trade 2.9%

Other services 2.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.0%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	24.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.0%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	8.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.9

Poverty

All people 10.1%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 10.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.4%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	16.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.8%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	26.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	24.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.7%
Depression	19.5%
Fair or poor health	12.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	11.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	11.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	19.7%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.0%
Public insurance	33.5%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	957	96.9%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	988	100.0%
Born in same state	988	100.0%
Born in different state	712	72.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	194	19.6%
French	85	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	6.4%
Polish	35	3.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	91.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21841

What city is ZIP code 21841 in?

ZIP code 21841 is primarily assigned to Newark, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21841 in?

ZIP code 21841 falls within Worcester County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21841 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 21841 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21841?

The median home value in ZIP code 21841 is $311,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 21841?

ZIP code 21841 has an estimated population of 988 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21841?

The median household income in ZIP code 21841 is $83,839, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21841 in?

ZIP code 21841 observes the EST timezone.