ZIP Code 21842: Ocean City, Maryland

Ocean City, MD uses ZIP code 21842, which falls within 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, MD has 2 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 21842, they include 21843.

Across Worcester County there are 12 ZIP codes listed, and Maryland has 644 in total.

The nearest listed ZIP code is 21811 in Berlin, MD, about 4.6 mi to the southwest.

Key facts for ZIP code 21842
ZIP code	21842
City	Ocean City
County	Worcester County
State	Maryland (MD)
Latitude	38.3811
Longitude	-75.1138
DMS	38°22'52.0"N 75°06'49.7"W
Nearest ZIP	21811 (Berlin, 4.6 mi)

All ZIP codes in Ocean City, MD · All Maryland ZIP codes

Map of ZIP Code 21842

Map centered on 38.3811, -75.1138. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.

Photos of Ocean City, MD

Hurricane Earl- Ocean City Life guards chasing people from the surf as tide is coming in (4954214205) – near Ocean City, MD

Photo: Mrs. Gemstone from USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Video: Ocean City, MD

TOP 10 Things to do in Ocean City, Maryland 2023! — by The Travel Boss · Watch on YouTube

ZIP Codes Near 21842

These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 21842, measured in a straight line.

21811

Berlin, MD

4.6 mi southwest

21813

Bishopville, MD

5.1 mi northwest

21862

Showell, MD

5.7 mi west

19975

Selbyville, DE

6.3 mi north

19944

Fenwick Island, DE

7.9 mi north

21872

Whaleyville, MD

9.3 mi west

19945

Frankford, DE

11 mi northwest

19930

Bethany Beach, DE

11 mi north

19970

Ocean View, DE

13 mi north

21874

Willards, MD

13 mi west

21841

Newark, MD

13 mi southwest

19939

Dagsboro, DE

13 mi northwest

21843

Ocean City, MD

16 mi southwest

21850

Pittsville, MD

16 mi west

21849

Parsonsburg, MD

20 mi west

Nearby Cities and Towns

The closest communities to ZIP code 21842, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Berlin, MD (4.6 mi southwest), Bishopville, MD (5.1 mi northwest) and Showell, MD (5.7 mi west). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.

Berlin, MD – 4.6 mi southwest
Bishopville, MD – 5.1 mi northwest
Showell, MD – 5.7 mi west
Selbyville, DE – 6.3 mi north
Fenwick Island, DE – 7.9 mi north
Whaleyville, MD – 9.3 mi west
Frankford, DE – 11 mi northwest
Bethany Beach, DE – 11 mi north
Ocean View, DE – 13 mi north
Willards, MD – 13 mi west

Schools Near Ocean City, MD

If you are moving to ZIP code 21842, check the school district serving Ocean City and Worcester County to confirm which public schools serve your street address.

Searching nearby communities such as Berlin and Bishopville can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 21842.

Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Use the map above to explore green space around Ocean City. Zoom out to look for larger parks and nature areas beyond the ZIP code 21842 area.

Hospitals and Healthcare

Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Ocean City, MD can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.

Residents of ZIP code 21842 may also use facilities in nearby Berlin, Bishopville and Showell.

Shopping and Dining in Ocean City

For places to eat and shop near Ocean City, MD, the searches below show up-to-date listings around ZIP code 21842.

Libraries and Historical Places

Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Ocean City, Maryland can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 21842.

To research local history, try searching for Worcester County records and archives 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. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.

Rivers, lakes and other water features near Ocean City show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.

Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 21842

ZIP code 21842 is assigned to Ocean City, Maryland (MD).

ZIP code 21842 is in Worcester County, Maryland.

The reference coordinates for ZIP code 21842 are latitude 38.3811 and longitude -75.1138 (38°22'52.0"N 75°06'49.7"W).

The closest ZIP codes to 21842 are 21811 (Berlin, MD, 4.6 mi), 21813 (Bishopville, MD, 5.1 mi), 21862 (Showell, MD, 5.7 mi), 19975 (Selbyville, DE, 6.3 mi) and 19944 (Fenwick Island, DE, 7.9 mi).

Ocean City, MD has 2 ZIP codes in our directory: 21842, 21843.

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.

Photos are shown from their original source under the licenses listed. They were taken near this ZIP code's reference point and may show neighboring areas.

Data for ZIP code 21842 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.