Whitehaven
Census-designated place in Wicomico County, Maryland
Whitehaven is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Wicomico County, Maryland, with 46 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3 ft (1 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Vernon, 2.1 miles S.
- 46residents (2020 Census)
- 3 ftelevation · 1 m
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.0 km²
- 125 / sq mipopulation density
- 21865ZIP code
About Whitehaven
Whitehaven is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Wicomico County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 43 as of the 2010 census. It is part of the Salisbury, Maryland-Delaware Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Whitehaven is home to the Whitehaven Ferry, one of the few remaining public ferries in Maryland, and was once a thriving settlement which included stores, a shipyard, and the Whitehaven Hotel. It is the location of the Whitehaven Historic District. The ferry runs between Whitehaven and Mt. Vernon, Somerset County and takes approximately 5 minutes to make a crossing.
The Whitehaven Historic District and Whitehaven Hotel are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Whitehaven had 46 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 46 |
|---|---|
| Density | 125 per sq mi (48 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Whitehaven at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Wicomico County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 46 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.37 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2695° N, 75.7941° W |
| ZIP code | 21865 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2484225 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Whitehaven
- Mount Vernon2.1 mi S
- Nanticoke5.0 mi W
- Bivalve5.3 mi NW
- Jesterville5.4 mi W
- Tyaskin5.5 mi NW
- Allen5.6 mi E
- Waterview5.9 mi W
- Nanticoke Acres6.1 mi W
- Princess Anne6.9 mi SE
- Eden7.5 mi E
- Quantico7.9 mi N
- Dames Quarter8.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Whitehaven
What county is Whitehaven in?
Whitehaven is in Wicomico County, Maryland.
What is the population of Whitehaven, MD?
46 people lived in Whitehaven at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Whitehaven, MD?
The ZIP code of Whitehaven is 21865.
What is the elevation of Whitehaven?
3 feet (1 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Whitehaven?
Mount Vernon (2.1 mi), Nanticoke (5.0 mi), Bivalve (5.3 mi), Jesterville (5.4 mi), Tyaskin (5.5 mi).
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