Somerset County, MD ZIP Codes
Maryland (MD) · 11 ZIP codes · 10 cities
11
ZIP codes
24,584
population (2021)
-7.1%
pop change since 2010
24039
FIPS code
Somerset County ZIP code map
About Somerset County
Somerset County is located in Maryland and contains 11 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 24,584 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.1% from 26,470 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Somerset County is 24039.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 24,584 |
| 2010 population | 26,470 |
| Change | -7.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| FIPS code | 24039 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Somerset County
Crisfield
Deal Island
Ewell
Manokin
Marion Station
Princess Anne
Rehobeth
Tylerton
Upper Fairmount
Westover
ZIP codes for Somerset County, MD (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21817 | Crisfield | Somerset | View map |
| 21821 | Deal Island | Somerset | View map |
| 21824 | Ewell | Somerset | View map |
| 21836 | Manokin | Somerset | View map |
| 21838 | Marion Station | Somerset | View map |
| 21853 | Princess Anne | Somerset | View map |
| 21857 | Rehobeth | Somerset | View map |
| 21866 | Tylerton | Somerset | View map |
| 21867 | Upper Fairmount | Somerset | View map |
| 21871 | Westover | Somerset | View map |
| 21890 | Westover | Somerset | View map |
Demographics & statistics
19,781
Population
37.6
Median age
$56,331
Median household income
$27,539
Per capita income
$160,017
Median home value
$665
Median monthly rent
79.7%
Home ownership
11.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
7,539
Housing units
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
426
Under 5
494
552
5–9
639
416
10–14
481
824
15–19
954
946
20–24
1,095
1,038
25–34
1,202
965
35–44
1,117
1,018
45–54
1,177
622
55–59
720
643
60–64
745
1,013
65–74
1,172
541
75–84
626
165
85+
190
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,645 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 16,136 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,707 | 25.2% |
| Median age | 37.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55.5%
Black or African American
36%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Asian
0.9%
Other race
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,166 | 55.5% |
| Black or African American | 7,245 | 36% |
| Two or more races | 1,017 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 326 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 188 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 161 | 0.8% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
8.9%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
19.8%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $56,331 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.2%
$50k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
34.0%
$150k–$200k
14.8%
$200k–$300k
18.3%
$300k–$500k
9.8%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,017 |
| Median rent / month | $665 |
| Owner occupied | 79.7% |
| Renter occupied | 20.3% |
| Vacant | 24.3% |
| Single-family detached | 79.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.8% |
| Mobile homes | 8.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.1% |
| 3 or more | 23.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.3% |
| Electricity | 60.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.6% |
| Fuel oil | 14.5% |
| Wood | 6.3% |
| Solar | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,385 | 50.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 468 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,314 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,402 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,357 | 26.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,740 | 43.0% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.7% | 23.4% |
| Married | 53.9% | 52.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 13.7% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.5%
Some HS, no diploma
9.9%
HS graduate
39.4%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
7.1%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 249 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 227 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,671 | 44.2% |
| High school | 901 | 26.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,624 | 24.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Retail trade
13.4%
Professional & management
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Construction
8.6%
Wholesale trade
6.4%
Other services
5.9%
Public administration
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
5.3%
Manufacturing
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Finance & real estate
2.3%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.5% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.8% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 11.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.8% |
| Carpool | 12.8% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Other means | 5.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.9%
Under 18 years
16.4%
18 and over
11.1%
Married-couple families
5.2%
Female-led households
18.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.2% |
| Retirement income | 37.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.6% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 32.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.9% |
| No physical activity | 30.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.8% |
| Visited dentist | 54.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.5% |
| Teeth loss | 16.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,293 | 9.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 17.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.4% |
| Public insurance | 53.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,861 | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 429 | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 75 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 46 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,853 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 18,795 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 13,572 | 69.8% |
| Foreign born | 58 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 928 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 512 | 43.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5,450 | 27.6% |
| French | 1,609 | 8.1% |
| Italian | 880 | 4.4% |
| Polish | 64 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 51 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 39 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.1% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.5% |
| Internet access | 83.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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