Worcester County, Maryland
Worcester County, Maryland, has 54,459 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Snow Hill. It uses Eastern Time and covers 468 sq mi (1,213 km²) of land.
- Resident population, July 2025
- 54,459
- Land area
- 468 sq mi (1,213 km²)
- County seat or government
- Snow Hill
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $81,745 ± $4,130
- Median home value
- $374,700 ± $9,482
- Median rent, with utilities
- $1,159 ± $85
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 78% ± 1.5 points
- County type
- County
- Metro or micro area
- Ocean Pines, MD micro areaCentral county
- Water area
- 227 sq mi (587 km²)
- State
- Maryland
- County code (FIPS)
- 24047
- Coordinates (central point)
- 38.222133, -75.309931
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Worcester County
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern TimeAmerica/New_York | UTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
Near a time-zone line, check where you are with the time-zone finder. Your phone’s setting can differ.
ZIP Code areas, largest first
- 2180440,430 people
- 2181124,377 people
- 2184211,226 people
- 218517,297 people
- 218635,281 people
- 218132,999 people
- 218222,926 people
- 21841793 people
- 21872661 people
- 21864606 people
- 21829396 people
- 2186230 people
12 ZIP Code areas overlap Worcester County. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
We don’t have a website for this county yet. The US government’s local-office directory ↗ lists its offices. A geographic lookup cannot determine eligibility, tax liability or a court obligation.
Election districts in Worcester County, largest first
- District 3, Sinepuxent10,869 people
- District 5, Ocean Pines8,321 people
- District 6, Northern7,449 people
- District 2, Central7,140 people
- District 7, Ocean City7,047 people
- District 1, Southern7,023 people
- District 4, Western5,851 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. All election districts in Maryland, by county
School districts in Worcester County, largest first
- Worcester County Public Schools53,700 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Ocean Pines, Maryland (CDP)12,351 people
- Ocean City, Maryland (town)6,903 people
- Berlin, Maryland (town)5,232 people
- West Ocean City, Maryland (CDP)5,198 people
- Pocomoke City, Maryland (city)4,405 people
- Snow Hill, Maryland (town)2,659 people
- Bishopville, Maryland (CDP)516 people
- Newark, Maryland (CDP)244 people
- Whaleyville, Maryland (CDP)198 people
- Stockton, Maryland (CDP)110 people
- Girdletree, Maryland (CDP)77 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Wicomico County, Maryland20 mi northwest
- Sussex County, Delaware31 mi north
- Somerset County, Maryland31 mi west
- Accomack County, Virginia40 mi southwest
Before using this answer on a form
Use a precise point for address-level questions. A device accuracy circle can cross a boundary; confirm tax, voting or jury details with the responsible office.
Find the county where you are now, check its ZIP area, or check the time zone where you are.