City

Ocean City, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Worcester County  ·  Maryland

👥11,121Population
💰$75,372Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂53.7Median Age
🏠$415,900Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 48% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 2.5%Asian: 0.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic7.9%
Black2.5%
Asian0.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
18–24
8%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 48% above avg
No HS Diploma151 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,175 (25.6%)
Some College1,034 (12.2%)
Associates1,100 (13%)
Bachelors641 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree3,390 (39.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 25.6%Some College: 12.2%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 39.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad25.6%
Some College12.2%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate39.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.6%Renter: 26.4%Tenure
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,372 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$415,900 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,258/mo
Total Housing Units32,684
Vacant Units26,892

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Ocean City, MD

Ocean City is a city in Maryland, located in Worcester County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 11,121 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.7 years.

Economically, Ocean City is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,372 is near the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ocean City is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $415,900, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,258 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ocean City is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (85.93%).

Ocean City, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Ocean City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21842 11,121 $75,372 $415,900 $1,258 7.3% 47.5% 73.6%

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