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Crisfield, MD

City in Somerset County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21817.

Population

2,499

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,440

ZIP codes

1

Crisfield and its ZIP codes

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Crisfield at a glance

  • Crisfield is about 2.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $50,139 a year, 52% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,900 (67% below Maryland) and median rent is $766 a month.

Local data for Crisfield, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Crisfield, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$50,139

Poverty rate

20.5%

Median home value

$137,900

Median rent

$766/mo

Homeownership

54.9%

Bachelor's or higher

23.7%

Median age

31.3

Average commute

22.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (259), German Americans (91), Irish Americans (79).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Crisfield.

Details

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

Somerset County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Crisfield, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.5%
  • Carpooled9.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home5.8%

Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Crisfield, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

86° / 30°F

43.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Crisfield, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.0%

U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts

Diabetes

15.8%

U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.1%

U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts

ZIP codes in Crisfield

1 in or overlapping Crisfield. Population shown

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Cities near Crisfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Frenchtown-RumblyCensus-designated place7 mi3.8
Saxis, VATown8.2 mi0.4
FairmountCensus-designated place8.2 mi12.3
Smith IslandCensus-designated place9.5 mi4.3
Sanford, VACensus-designated place11 mi2.9
Deal IslandCensus-designated place12 mi3
Dames QuarterCensus-designated place13 mi11.9
Tangier, VATown13 mi0.5
ChanceCensus-designated place14 mi1.7
Makemie Park, VACensus-designated place15 mi1
Schooner Bay, VACensus-designated place16 mi0.1
Hallwood, VATown16 mi0.2
Deep Creek, VACensus-designated place16 mi0.6
Pocomoke CityCity16 mi3.8
Bloxom, VATown17 mi0.3
West PocomokeCensus-designated place17 mi9.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Crisfield, MD in?
Crisfield is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Crisfield, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Crisfield include 21817.
What is the population of Crisfield, MD?
About 2,499 people live in Crisfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Crisfield?
Nearby places include Frenchtown-Rumbly (7 mi), Saxis, VA (8.2 mi), Fairmount (8.2 mi), Smith Island (9.5 mi), Sanford, VA (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023