The ZIP Code 21842 is associated with Ocean City, MD in Worcester County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 10,655. An estimated 34.9% of residents in the 21842 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 52.4 years. In this Maryland region, an estimated 91.6% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $41,385. Approximately 4% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $55,064.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21842 is $55,064, while the region's mean household income is $83,355. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $41,385. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21842 of $41,385 is approximately 1.75% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 4.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 57.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 21842 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 13.0% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.0% of 21842 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.1% |
In ZIP Code 21842, 91.6% of the population graduated high school, while 32.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.9% in this Worcester County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21842 are older than average. The median age of 52.4 years in ZIP Code 21842 is approximately 37.53% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 89.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 34.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.3% of the population in 21842 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.4% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 21842 residents are aged under 5 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 1.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 18.3% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 3.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21842, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 5.2% of 21842 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21842 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (94.7%), followed by Black or African American (6.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21842 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21842 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 21842, 91.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Worcester County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.8% |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.7% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21842, an estimated 32.5% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 31.2% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Worcester County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 32.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 31.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.9% |
In 21842, 60.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.8 minutes. Approximately 33.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21842 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 13.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 21842 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 2.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 13.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.8% |
| Information | 1.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 11.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 33.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.2% |
| Public administration | 2.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21842 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.82% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21842 | 11.96¢/kWh | 4.94¢/kWh | 1.58¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 18.38¢/kWh | 13.21¢/kWh | 9.59¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 21842 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.86 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.54 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.34 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.7 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.81 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.75 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.43 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.07 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.12 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.6 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21842, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21842 in the past 12 months. Checking or savings account received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Worcester County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 125 |
| Checking or savings account | 3 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 3 |
| Mortgage | 3 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Other | 3 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 75 |
| Improper use of your report | 49 |
| Unable to get your credit report or credit score | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |
| Managing an account | 2 |
| Other | 8 |