Wicomico County, MD ZIP Codes
Maryland (MD) · 18 ZIP codes · 15 cities
18
ZIP codes
103,980
population (2021)
+5.3%
pop change since 2010
24045
FIPS code
Wicomico County ZIP code map
About Wicomico County
Wicomico County is located in Maryland and contains 18 ZIP codes across 15 cities and communities.
The county's population was 103,980 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.3% from 98,733 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wicomico County is 24045.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 103,980 |
| 2010 population | 98,733 |
| Change | +5.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| FIPS code | 24045 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wicomico County
Allen
Bivalve
Delmar
Fruitland
Hebron
Mardela Springs
Nanticoke
Parsonsburg
Pittsville
Powellville
Quantico
Salisbury
Sharptown
Tyaskin
Willards
ZIP codes for Wicomico County, MD (18)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21801 | Salisbury | Wicomico | View map |
| 21802 | Salisbury | Wicomico | View map |
| 21803 | Salisbury | Wicomico | View map |
| 21804 | Salisbury | Wicomico | View map |
| 21810 | Allen | Wicomico | View map |
| 21814 | Bivalve | Wicomico | View map |
| 21826 | Fruitland | Wicomico | View map |
| 21830 | Hebron | Wicomico | View map |
| 21837 | Mardela Springs | Wicomico | View map |
| 21840 | Nanticoke | Wicomico | View map |
| 21849 | Parsonsburg | Wicomico | View map |
| 21850 | Pittsville | Wicomico | View map |
| 21852 | Powellville | Wicomico | View map |
| 21856 | Quantico | Wicomico | View map |
| 21861 | Sharptown | Wicomico | View map |
| 21865 | Tyaskin | Wicomico | View map |
| 21874 | Willards | Wicomico | View map |
| 21875 | Delmar | Wicomico | View map |
Demographics & statistics
101,660
Population
36.1
Median age
$68,030
Median household income
$35,601
Per capita income
$189,731
Median home value
$943
Median monthly rent
76.5%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
26,908
Housing units
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,884
Under 5
3,101
2,996
5–9
3,223
3,013
10–14
3,240
4,135
15–19
4,446
5,017
20–24
5,396
6,013
25–34
6,467
5,223
35–44
5,617
5,633
45–54
6,057
3,426
55–59
3,685
2,830
60–64
3,044
4,621
65–74
4,969
2,285
75–84
2,458
906
85+
975
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,331 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 79,329 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 16,214 | 22.5% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
59.8%
Black or African American
25%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.2%
Asian
2.8%
Other race
2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63,437 | 59.8% |
| Black or African American | 26,517 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 6,001 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,409 | 4.2% |
| Asian | 2,946 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 2,546 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 185 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
5.8%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
17.8%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
8.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 8.2% |
| Median income | $68,030 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.9%
$50k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
27.8%
$300k–$500k
19.2%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $189,731 |
| Median rent / month | $943 |
| Owner occupied | 76.5% |
| Renter occupied | 23.5% |
| Vacant | 17.1% |
| Single-family detached | 82.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.2% |
| Mobile homes | 6.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 63.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 30.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.1% |
| Electricity | 53.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.4% |
| Fuel oil | 10.6% |
| Wood | 2.5% |
| Solar | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16,660 | 49.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3,805 | 9.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 6,212 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 12,403 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,867 | 26.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12,022 | 39.0% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.8% | 27.2% |
| Married | 56.1% | 48.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 15.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
36.2%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
14.1%
Graduate / professional
9.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,204 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 1,722 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 9,453 | 28.7% |
| High school | 5,395 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 10,901 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Retail trade
14.3%
Construction
8.5%
Other services
8.5%
Finance & real estate
8.3%
Manufacturing
7.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Public administration
7.3%
Professional & management
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.7% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 33.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.4% |
| Government | 16.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.3% |
| Carpool | 9.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
15.3%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
20.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.2% |
| Retirement income | 24.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 58.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,178 | 8.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 66.8% |
| Public insurance | 46.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 95,675 | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 5,333 | 4.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,897 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,257 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 1,127 | 1.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 93,148 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 91,886 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 61,812 | 61.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,262 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 8,512 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,405 | 47.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12,563 | 12.4% |
| Italian | 10,383 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 7,713 | 7.6% |
| English | 488 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 441 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 325 | 0.3% |
| German | 142 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 107 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 45 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 94.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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