Salisbury
City in Wicomico County, Maryland

Salisbury is a city in Wicomico County, Maryland, with 33,050 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 26 ft (8 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fruitland, 4.5 miles SW.
- 33,050residents (2020 Census)
- 26 ftelevation · 8 m
- 13.9 sq miland area · 35.9 km²
- 2,384 / sq mipopulation density
- 21826ZIP code
About Salisbury
Salisbury ( SAWLZ-bə-ree) is a city in and the county seat of Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. Salisbury is the largest city in the state's Eastern Shore region, with a population of 33,050 at the 2020 census. Salisbury is the principal city of the Salisbury, Maryland Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is a commercial hub of the Delmarva Peninsula.
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Living in Salisbury
- Median household income
- $58,576
- Median home value
- $227,300
- Median rent
- $1,318/mo
- Median age
- 30.1
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Salisbury had 33,050 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 33,050 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,384 per sq mi (920 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Salisbury at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Wicomico County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 33,050 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.87 sq mi (35.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3752° N, 75.5866° W |
| ZIP code | 21826 |
| Official website | ci.salisbury.md.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2469925 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Salisbury
- Fruitland4.5 mi SW
- Delmar4.8 mi N
- Parsonsburg5.9 mi E
- Hebron6.4 mi NW
- Delmar, DE7.1 mi N
- Eden7.7 mi SW
- Allen8.3 mi SW
- Quantico9.1 mi W
- Pittsville9.8 mi E
- Mardela Springs10.8 mi NW
- Powellville12.2 mi E
- Willards12.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Salisbury
What county is Salisbury in?
Salisbury is in Wicomico County, Maryland.
What is the population of Salisbury, MD?
33,050 people lived in Salisbury at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Salisbury, MD?
The ZIP code of Salisbury is 21826.
What is the elevation of Salisbury?
26 feet (8 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Salisbury?
Fruitland (4.5 mi), Delmar (4.8 mi), Parsonsburg (5.9 mi), Hebron (6.4 mi), Delmar (7.1 mi).
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