ZIP Code 21842: Ocean City, MD
ZIP code 21842 is assigned to Ocean City in Worcester County, Maryland. Its reference point is at latitude 38.3811 and longitude -75.1138 (38°22'52.0"N 75°06'49.7"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 21842
Ocean City has 2 ZIP codes in our directory, and Worcester County has 12.
Maryland has 644 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 21811 in Berlin, about 4.6 mi to the southwest.
| ZIP code | 21842 |
|---|---|
| Place | Ocean City |
| County | Worcester County |
| State | Maryland |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 38.3811 |
| Longitude | -75.1138 |
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Map of ZIP Code 21842
Map centred on 38.3811, -75.1138. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Ocean City, Maryland
Video: Ocean City, Maryland
TOP 10 Things to do in Ocean City, Maryland 2023! — by The Travel Boss · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 21842
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 21842, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 21842, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Berlin – 4.6 mi southwest
- Bishopville – 5.1 mi northwest
- Showell – 5.7 mi west
- Selbyville – 6.3 mi north
- Fenwick Island – 7.9 mi north
- Whaleyville – 9.3 mi west
- Frankford – 11 mi northwest
- Bethany Beach – 11 mi north
- Ocean View – 13 mi north
- Willards – 13 mi west
- Newark – 13 mi southwest
- Dagsboro – 13 mi northwest
Schools Near Ocean City
If you are moving to ZIP code 21842, check with the education authority that serves Ocean City, Worcester County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Berlin, Bishopville and Showell widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Ocean City, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Maryland area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Ocean City can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Berlin, Bishopville and Showell.
Shopping and Dining in Ocean City
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 21842, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Ocean City, Maryland can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Worcester County along with the name Ocean City.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 21842, Berlin lies about 4.6 mi to the southwest, Bishopville lies about 5.1 mi to the northwest, Showell lies about 5.7 mi to the west, Selbyville lies about 6.3 mi to the north and Fenwick Island lies about 7.9 mi to the north in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Ocean City show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 21842
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Hurricane Earl- Ocean City Life guards chasing people from the surf as tide is coming in (4954214205)”): Mrs. Gemstone from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “TOP 10 Things to do in Ocean City, Maryland 2023!” by The Travel Boss, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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