Chance
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland

Chance is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Somerset County, Maryland, with 330 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Deal Island, 1.7 miles S.
- 330residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 198 / sq mipopulation density
- 21821ZIP code
About Chance
Chance is a census-designated place (CDP) in Somerset County, Maryland, United States. The population was 377 at the 2000 census. It is included in the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Chance
- Median household income
- $66,711
- Median home value
- $259,100
- Median age
- 58.5
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Chance had 330 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 330 |
|---|---|
| Density | 198 per sq mi (76 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chance at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 330 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.67 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.91 sq mi (2.37 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.1780° N, 75.9388° W |
| ZIP code | 21821 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2415075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chance
- Deal Island1.7 mi S
- Dames Quarter2.7 mi E
- Waterview5.3 mi NE
- Nanticoke Acres5.8 mi N
- Nanticoke6.7 mi NE
- Fairmount8.0 mi SE
- Jesterville8.2 mi N
- Frenchtown-Rumbly8.5 mi SE
- Mount Vernon9.4 mi NE
- Bivalve9.4 mi N
- Elliott9.8 mi NW
- Whitehaven10.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Chance
What county is Chance in?
Chance is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the population of Chance, MD?
330 people lived in Chance at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chance, MD?
The ZIP code of Chance is 21821.
What is the elevation of Chance?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chance?
Deal Island (1.7 mi), Dames Quarter (2.7 mi), Waterview (5.3 mi), Nanticoke Acres (5.8 mi), Nanticoke (6.7 mi).
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