PlainZIP

Newark, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21841

Worcester County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

860
11/sq mi
$343,000
Median home value
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newark pairs above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21841 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21841 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Worcester County, Maryland, home to just 860 residents across 79.6 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21841, but per-capita income is $38,624. Local economic indicators show a 5.3% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $343,000 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $1,689 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is -. To put 21841 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Worcester County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21841, Newark, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

860

Population

79.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 21841?

45.4

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 17.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$38,624

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 75.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

411

Total Housing Units

340

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$343,000

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$1,689

Median Rent

1988

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 21841, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,510,000.

18

Businesses

159

Employees

$5.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 5 27.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 21841 vs 21811 →

ZIP 21841 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21841 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21811 Berlin, MD 22,550 6.6 mi
21863 Snow Hill, MD 5,029 6.8 mi
21874 Willards, MD 2,210 10.4 mi
21850 Pittsville, MD 2,790 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Worcester County

21811 standard
Berlin, MD
Pop: 22,550
21842 standard
Ocean City, MD
Pop: 11,089
21851 standard
Pocomoke City, MD
Pop: 7,315
21863 standard
Snow Hill, MD
Pop: 5,029
21813 standard
Bishopville, MD
Pop: 2,852
21822 standard
Eden, MD
Pop: 1,930

Related Areas

Worcester County Newark, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21841 in? ▼
ZIP code 21841 (Newark) is located in Worcester County, Maryland. Worcester County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/worcester-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21841? ▼
ZIP code 21841 in Newark, MD has a population of 860 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21841? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21841 is $343,000, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21841? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21841 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21841? ▼
ZIP code 21841 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21841? ▼
In ZIP code 21841, 75.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21841? ▼
In ZIP code 21841, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21841? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21841 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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