City

Pocomoke City, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Worcester County  ·  Maryland

👥7,252Population
💰$50,847Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$186,700Median Home Value▼ 33% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 109% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 53.7%Hispanic: 2%Black: 36.8%Asian: 2.1%Other: 5.5%Race
White53.7%
Hispanic2.0%
Black36.8%
Asian2.1%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty9.8% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 109% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,685 (35.3%)
Some College628 (13.2%)
Associates982 (20.6%)
Bachelors468 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,001 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad35.3%
Some College13.2%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.3%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.3%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
29%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,847 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$186,700 ▼ 33% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units3,547
Vacant Units439

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
57%
About Pocomoke City, MD

Pocomoke City is a city in Maryland, located in Worcester County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,252 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Pocomoke City is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,847 is below the national average. Approximately 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pocomoke City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $186,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $828 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pocomoke City is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (53.71%).

Pocomoke City, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Pocomoke City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21851 7,252 $50,847 $186,700 $828 10.2% 30.8% 65.3%