Pocomoke City
City in Worcester County, Maryland
Pocomoke City is a city in Worcester County, Maryland, with 4,295 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Pocomoke, 2.6 miles NW.
- 4,295residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.8 km²
- 1,134 / sq mipopulation density
- 21851ZIP code
About Pocomoke City
Pocomoke City, dubbed "the friendliest town on the Eastern Shore", is a city in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. Although renamed in a burst of civic enthusiasm in 1878, the city is regularly referred to by its inhabitants simply as Pocomoke . The population was 4,295 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area. Pocomoke City is a center for commerce on the lower shore, home to an industrial park currently playing host to defense contractors, aerospace engineering, and plastics fabrication. Pocomoke City is located near the Wallops Island Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia.
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Living in Pocomoke City
- Median household income
- $53,203
- Median home value
- $199,000
- Median rent
- $836/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Pocomoke City had 4,295 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,295 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,134 per sq mi (438 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pocomoke City at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,295 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.79 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0619° N, 75.5586° W |
| ZIP code | 21851 |
| Official website | cityofpocomoke.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2462475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pocomoke City
- West Pocomoke2.6 mi NW
- New Church, VA5.7 mi S
- Stockton8.2 mi E
- Horntown, VA8.5 mi SE
- Captains Cove, VA8.5 mi SE
- Girdletree9.0 mi E
- Oak Hall, VA9.1 mi S
- Wattsville, VA9.9 mi S
- Greenbackville, VA10.1 mi E
- Makemie Park, VA10.6 mi S
- Temperanceville, VA10.7 mi S
- Sanford, VA10.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Pocomoke City
What county is Pocomoke City in?
Pocomoke City is in Worcester County, Maryland.
What is the population of Pocomoke City, MD?
4,295 people lived in Pocomoke City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pocomoke City, MD?
The ZIP code of Pocomoke City is 21851.
What is the elevation of Pocomoke City?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pocomoke City?
West Pocomoke (2.6 mi), New Church (5.7 mi), Stockton (8.2 mi), Horntown (8.5 mi), Captains Cove (8.5 mi).
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