ZIP Code 21841 - Newark Maryland
Overview
ZIP Code 21841 is located in Newark Maryland. 21841 is entirely within Worcester County. Regionally, 21841 is located in the DELMARVA Region.
ZIP Code 21841 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Newark |
| Primary County | Worcester County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 988 |
| Area Code(s) | 410 / 443 / 667 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 21841 Map
21841 Demographics
21841 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 21841 is White. The current unemployment level in 21841 is 4.4%.
| Population | 988 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.36% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 389 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.5% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $87,928 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $288,900 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 74.7% |
21841 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 759 | 74.7% |
| Black | 257 | 25.3% |
| Hispanic | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21841 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 64 | 11.49% |
| Bachelor Degree | 45 | 8.08% |
| High School Diploma | 176 | 31.6% |
| No High School Diploma | 9 | 1.62% |
| GED or Alternate | 97 | 17.41% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 124 | 22.26% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 4.85% |
| Masters Degree | 15 | 2.69% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
21841 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.2506752, -75.29570007 |
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| Region | DELMARVA Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Salisbury, MD-DE |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 36 Square Miles |
21841 Schools
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21841 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63f - Delmarva Uplands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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