Smith Island
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland
Smith Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Somerset County, Maryland, with 202 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crisfield, 9.3 miles E.
- 202residents (2020 Census)
- 0 ftelevation · 0 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 46 / sq mipopulation density
- 21824main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Smith Island
Smith Island is a collection of three distinct island communities – Tylerton, Rhodes Point, and Ewell, Maryland – on the Chesapeake Bay, on the border of Maryland and Virginia territorial waters in the United States. The island is the last inhabited island in Maryland that is not accessible by car (the Virginia portion of the island is not currently inhabited). Most of the islands are eroding due to tidal currents and sea level rise; a study conducted in 2008 by the DNR reported that Smith Island is expected to completely erode by 2100 if no action is taken.
The island's population is approximately 220, down from a peak of about 800. On its Maryland side, Smith Island is a census-designated place (CDP) in Somerset County. It is included in the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Smith Island
- Median household income
- $90,385
- Median home value
- $109,200
- Median age
- 52.1
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Smith Island had 202 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 202 |
|---|---|
| Density | 46 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smith Island at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 202 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.35 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Water area | 4.83 sq mi (12.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.9772° N, 76.0288° W |
| ZIP codes | 21824, 21866 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2472887 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smith Island
- Crisfield9.3 mi E
- Tangier, VA10.8 mi S
- Frenchtown-Rumbly11.7 mi NE
- Deal Island13.1 mi N
- Fairmount14.6 mi NE
- Chance14.7 mi N
- Dames Quarter15.5 mi NE
- Saxis, VA17.0 mi E
- Sanford, VA19.9 mi E
- Waterview20.0 mi N
- Nanticoke Acres20.5 mi N
- Schooner Bay, VA20.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Smith Island
What county is Smith Island in?
Smith Island is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What is the population of Smith Island, MD?
202 people lived in Smith Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smith Island, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21824. Other ZIP codes: 21866.
What is the elevation of Smith Island?
0 feet (0 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smith Island?
Crisfield (9.3 mi), Tangier (10.8 mi), Frenchtown-Rumbly (11.7 mi), Deal Island (13.1 mi), Fairmount (14.6 mi).
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