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Nanticoke, MD
Census-designated place in Wicomico County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21840.
Population
434
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
165
ZIP codes
1
Nanticoke and its ZIP codes
Nanticoke at a glance
- Nanticoke is 74% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Nanticoke, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wicomico County. PPP loans are for Nanticoke.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,772
46,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$626M
FY 2026, $6,041 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Nanticoke, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
488
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nanticoke, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Nanticoke
1 in or overlapping Nanticoke. Population shown
Cities near Nanticoke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Nanticoke AcresCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.3 |
| WaterviewCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| JestervilleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.6 |
| BivalveCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| TyaskinCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| WhitehavenCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 13 |
| ChanceCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.7 |
| Dames QuarterCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 11.9 |
| ElliottCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| Deal IslandCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 3 |
| QuanticoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| Princess AnneTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| AllenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 12.3 |
| Frenchtown-RumblyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nanticoke, MD in?
- Nanticoke is in Wicomico County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Nanticoke, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Nanticoke include 21840.
- What is the population of Nanticoke, MD?
- About 434 people live in Nanticoke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nanticoke?
- Nearby places include Nanticoke Acres (0.9 mi), Waterview (1.3 mi), Jesterville (1.6 mi), Bivalve (2.8 mi), Tyaskin (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023