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Dames Quarter, MD
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21821.
Population
226
Land area
11.9sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
1
Dames Quarter and its ZIP codes
Dames Quarter at a glance
- Dames Quarter is 97% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Dames Quarter, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Dames Quarter.
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
PPP loans
$209K
18 loans, 224 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Dames Quarter, 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
89° / 29°F
48.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dames Quarter, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Dames Quarter
1 in or overlapping Dames Quarter. Population shown
Cities near Dames Quarter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChanceCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Deal IslandCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3 |
| WaterviewCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Nanticoke AcresCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Frenchtown-RumblyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.8 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 12.3 |
| NanticokeCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 13 |
| JestervilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| WhitehavenCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| BivalveCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Princess AnneTown | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| TyaskinCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CrisfieldCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| AllenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dames Quarter, MD in?
- Dames Quarter is in Somerset County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Dames Quarter, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dames Quarter include 21821.
- What is the population of Dames Quarter, MD?
- About 226 people live in Dames Quarter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dames Quarter?
- Nearby places include Chance (2.6 mi), Deal Island (3.2 mi), Waterview (5.5 mi), Nanticoke Acres (6.1 mi), Frenchtown-Rumbly (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023