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Chance, MD
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21821.
Population
230
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
138
ZIP codes
1
Chance and its ZIP codes
Chance at a glance
- Chance is 78% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Chance, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Chance.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,195
7,051 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,421
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$186M
FY 2026, $7,541 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Chance, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
279
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,649
15.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chance, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
ZIP codes in Chance
1 in or overlapping Chance. Population shown
Cities near Chance
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Deal IslandCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3 |
| Dames QuarterCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 11.9 |
| WaterviewCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Nanticoke AcresCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| NanticokeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.6 |
| Frenchtown-RumblyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 3.8 |
| JestervilleCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.6 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 12.3 |
| BivalveCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 13 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| WhitehavenCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| TyaskinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Princess AnneTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| CrisfieldCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| Smith IslandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chance, MD in?
- Chance is in Somerset County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Chance, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chance include 21821.
- What is the population of Chance, MD?
- About 230 people live in Chance, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chance?
- Nearby places include Deal Island (2.1 mi), Dames Quarter (2.6 mi), Waterview (5.3 mi), Nanticoke Acres (5.8 mi), Nanticoke (6.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023