West Ocean City
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Maryland
West Ocean City is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Worcester County, Maryland, with 4,952 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ocean Pines, 3.3 miles NW.
- 4,952residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 4.2 sq miland area · 10.9 km²
- 1,182 / sq mipopulation density
- 21842ZIP code
About West Ocean City
West Ocean City is a census-designated place (CDP) in Worcester County, Maryland, United States. The population was 4,375 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in West Ocean City
- Median household income
- $97,165
- Median home value
- $423,700
- Median rent
- $1,620/mo
- Median age
- 49.5
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West Ocean City had 4,952 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,952 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,182 per sq mi (456 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
West Ocean City at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Worcester County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,952 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.19 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Water area | 2.85 sq mi (7.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3473° N, 75.1112° W |
| ZIP code | 21842 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2483225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near West Ocean City
- Ocean Pines3.3 mi NW
- Ocean City4.9 mi NE
- Berlin5.8 mi W
- Bishopville8.3 mi NW
- Fenwick Island, DE8.5 mi N
- Selbyville, DE9.4 mi NW
- Whaleyville10.5 mi W
- Newark11.1 mi SW
- South Bethany, DE12.0 mi N
- Millville, DE13.0 mi N
- Ocean View, DE13.1 mi N
- Willards13.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about West Ocean City
What county is West Ocean City in?
West Ocean City is in Worcester County, Maryland.
What is the population of West Ocean City, MD?
4,952 people lived in West Ocean City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of West Ocean City, MD?
The ZIP code of West Ocean City is 21842.
What is the elevation of West Ocean City?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near West Ocean City?
Ocean Pines (3.3 mi), Ocean City (4.9 mi), Berlin (5.8 mi), Bishopville (8.3 mi), Fenwick Island (8.5 mi).
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