Data Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Wicomico County, MD ZIP Codes
| ZIP Codes: Shows how many general ZIP Codes, PO Boxes, Unique (Business), and Multi County ZIP Codes are associated with Wicomico, MD. | 19 ZIP Codes |
| Area Codes: The Telephone Area Codes that are associated with Wicomico, MD. Area Codes are used in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) to facilitate phone routing. There are approximately 350 area codes in use in the United States. | 410, 443, 667 |
| Timezone: Time zone designation within the U.S. Please note that not all areas in the U.S. observe daylight saving time which can affect actual local time for this city. There are 7 standard time zones which are, from west to east: Hawaii-Aleutian, Alaska, Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic. Also included in U.S. Territories are Samoa, Guam and Palau. | Eastern |
| Local Time: The current local time for each timezone. If more than 1 time zone for this area, all local times will be shown. Counties can cross timezones, so more than 1 may be shown. | 12:00:00 AM |
| Population: The population of Wicomico, MD from the U.S. Census 2020. Included are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, temporary migrants, and undocumented individuals. The total population represents people who live in the city, not just those present while the Census was being completed. | 103,588 [More Details] |
| FIPS: FIPS stands for Federal Information Processing Standards, which are a set of publicly announced standards for computer systems. A county FIPS code is a unique numeric identifier for a county in the United States, assigned by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). County FIPS codes have five digits, with the first two digits identifying the state and the last 3 indicating the county. | 24045 |
| CBSA: A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is the recognized term for a region that functions around an urban core with a population of at least 10,000 people, according to the standards set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in 2000. A CBSA is divided into two subsets: Metro and Micro, and these classifications are determined by population density. A Micro area is identified by a population ranging between 10,000 to 50,000, while a Metro area is defined as having a population that exceeds 50,000. | Salisbury, MD |
| Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by Wicomico, MD in square miles. The Land Area provided by the Census Bureau is based on geographic boundaries that include the mainland, islands, inland, coastal, Great Lakes, and territorial waters associated with each city. | 374 square miles |
| Water Area: The approximate amount of water area covered by Wicomico, MD in square miles. Calculations by the Census Bureau for Water Area take into account inland bodies of water, coastal regions, Great Lakes, and territorial sea waters. This encompasses features such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and coastal water bodies. | 26 square miles |
| Coordinates: The latitude/longitude centroid coordinates for Wicomico County, MD. | -75.620780, 38.373294 |
| Quick Link: Copy the direct link to the Wicomico, MDCounty page and use anywhere you like! |  https://www.zip-codes.com/m/county/md-wicomico.asp |
Wicomico County, MD Covers 19 ZIP Codes
| ZIP Code | Classification | City | Population | % of Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21801 | General | Salisbury | 31,183 | 30.10% |
| ZIP Code 21802 | P.O. Box | Salisbury | 0 | 0.00% |
| ZIP Code 21803 | P.O. Box | Salisbury | 0 | 0.00% |
| ZIP Code 21804 | General | Salisbury | 40,049 | 38.66% |
| ZIP Code 21810 | P.O. Box | Allen | 199 | 0.19% |
| ZIP Code 21814 | General | Bivalve | 342 | 0.33% |
| ZIP Code 21822 * | General | Eden | 2,548 | -- |
| ZIP Code 21826 | General | Fruitland | 5,436 | 5.25% |
| ZIP Code 21830 | General | Hebron | 4,217 | 4.07% |
| ZIP Code 21837 | General | Mardela Springs | 2,647 | 2.56% |
| ZIP Code 21840 | General | Nanticoke | 371 | 0.36% |
| ZIP Code 21849 | General | Parsonsburg | 3,162 | 3.05% |
| ZIP Code 21850 | General | Pittsville | 3,167 | 3.06% |
| ZIP Code 21852 | P.O. Box | Powellville | 0 | 0.00% |
| ZIP Code 21856 | General | Quantico | 879 | 0.85% |
| ZIP Code 21861 | P.O. Box | Sharptown | 830 | 0.80% |
| ZIP Code 21865 | General | Tyaskin | 439 | 0.42% |
| ZIP Code 21874 | General | Willards | 2,240 | 2.16% |
| ZIP Code 21875 | General | Delmar | 7,231 | 6.98% |
* Indicates a Multi County ZIP Code. These ZIP Codes partially cross over into Wicomico, MD, but will mostly cover area in a different County. Not included in % of Population calculations.
Important Wicomico, MD Information
Wicomico County, MD Covers 19 ZIP Codes. This includes 13 General ZIP Codes, 5 PO Box ZIP Codes, and 0 Unique (reserved for Business and Volume Mail Receivers). There is also 1 Multi County ZIP Code in this area. This record is assigned to a different county, but it does partially cover area in Wicomico County.
The population for Wicomico County is 103,588, according to the U.S. Census. Population Density is 276.97 persons per square mile. With 43,682 Housing Units, the Average Household Size is 2.50 persons. There are 40,018 Family Households with an Average Family Size of 3.21 persons. 5.94% of the population is without Health Insurance. The 60.02% Employment Rate is 0.22% above the national average of 59.8%.64,993 people aged 25+ have some educational achievement, with 28.81% (or 18,726 people) having attained a Bachelor's Degree or higher.More Demographics are available below.
There are 3 area codes serving this area including410, 443 and 667. Wicomico is also located in the Eastern timezone and the current local time is shown above.
Wicomico is part of the Salisbury, MD Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Its CBSA Code is 41540.It is classified as a metro area, which means the combined population is 50,000 or more (at its core).
CBSAs are defined by the OMB as geographic areas that have at least one core with a population of 10,000 or more (for a micro area) and adjacent territory with a high degree of social and economic integration. CBSA codes are commonly used to accurately file Medicare claims and to verify applicable incentives using a patient's ZIP Code.
ZIP Codes in Wicomico, MD have 42,258 Residential mailboxes and 2,830 Business mailboxes.There are 2,456 businesses with a total of 35,065 employees. That is an average of 14.3 employees per business. Annual payroll for these businesses is $1,759,566,000. Other Demographics
Wicomico County Demographic Profile
Population & People
Total Population
103,588
Income
Median Household Income
$63,610
Housing
Total Housing Units
43,682
Health
Without Healthcare Coverage
5.94%
Business & Economy
Total Businesses
2,456
Families
Total Households
40,018
Employment
Employment Rate
60.02%
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.81%
| Total Population: Total number of people from the 2020 U.S. Census for Wicomico, MD. This reflects the exact count of this area at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census. | 103,588 |
| Current Population Estimate: This field gives the estimated household population for All ZIP Codes in Wicomico, MD. This is derived from known delivery information, household occupancy rates, household size, and more to come up with an accurate estimation for the current population. IMPORTANT: This does not include population totals for persons in nursing homes, correctional facilities, or other institutions. This is an estimation of the household population based on US Postal Service delivery information. | 105,484 |
| Total Households: Total number of Households from the 2020 U.S. Census for Wicomico, MD. A Household includes everyone living in a residential housing unit. This includes families, roommates in a single residence, or a person living alone. | 40,018 |
| Total Housing Units: The total number of Housing Units is the number of occupied units + the number of vacant units. Ownership is defined by whether the unit is occupied by an owner or by a tenant. Owner occupancy means that the owner lives in the unit. This value comes from the 2020 U.S. Census and is not a projection or estimate. | 43,682 |
| Average Household Size: The Average Household Size, is obtained by dividing the number of people in Households (excluding those in group quarters, nursing home, prisons, and dorm rooms) by the number of Households. A Household includes everyone living in a residential unit. Those who do not live in a household are classified as living in group accommodation. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 2.50 |
| Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Average Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly. | 3.21 |
Other Wicomico Demographics
| # Residential Mailboxes: The number of active residential delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types. | 42,258 |
| # Business Mailboxes: The number of active business delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types. | 2,830 |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: The total number of delivery receptacles. This includes curb side mailboxes, centralized units, PO Boxes, NDCBU, and contract boxes. This count is for Residential and Business combined. | 54,944 |
| Single Family Delivery Units: Total count of single family mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to homes. | 31,409 |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: Total count of multifamily mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to apartments. | 3,388 |
| # of Businesses: The total number of Business Establishments. Data taken from Business Census 2023. | 2,456 |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: The total payroll for the first quarter. Data taken from Business Census 2023. | $410,789,000 |
| Annual Payroll: The total annual payroll . Data taken from Business Census 2023. | $1,759,566,000 |
| # of Employees: The total number of employees for all ZIP Codes in this City. Data taken from Business Census 2023. | 35,065 |
Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned Wicomico, MD as their primary County.
Adjacent & Nearby Counties
- Dorchester County, MD
- Somerset County, MD
- Sussex County, DE
- Worcester County, MD
- Caroline County, MD
- Talbot County, MD
- Kent County, DE
- Accomack County, VA
- Saint Marys County, MD
- Queen Annes County, MD
- Calvert County, MD
- Northumberland County, VA
- Cape May County, NJ
- Westmoreland County, VA
- Kent County, MD
- Lancaster County, VA
- Northampton County, VA
- Richmond County, VA
- New Castle County, DE
- Anne Arundel County, MD
References
- U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
- ZIP-Codes.com Internal Data Creation [Last Updated: 1/1/2025], https://www.zip-codes.com
- U.S. Geological Survey [Updated as needed], https://www.usgs.gov
- U.S. Census [Updated Yearly], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census 2020 [Decennial] [Last Updated: 5/25/2023], https://www.census.gov
