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Newark, MD
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21841.
Population
244
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
1
Newark and its ZIP codes
Newark at a glance
- Newark is 96% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Newark, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Newark.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,233
26,246 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$528M
FY 2026, $10,069 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Newark, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
473
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7,870
23.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newark, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Newark
1 in or overlapping Newark. Population shown
Cities near Newark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BerlinTown | 5.1 mi | 3.4 |
| PowellvilleCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| WhaleyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| WillardsTown | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Snow HillTown | 9.7 mi | 1.5 |
| West Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| Ocean PinesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.5 |
| PittsvilleTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BishopvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Ocean CityTown | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| Selbyville, DETown | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| ParsonsburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| GirdletreeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| StocktonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Fenwick Island, DETown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Frankford, DETown | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newark, MD in?
- Newark is in Worcester County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Newark, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newark include 21841.
- What is the population of Newark, MD?
- About 244 people live in Newark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newark?
- Nearby places include Berlin (5.1 mi), Powellville (7 mi), Whaleyville (8.4 mi), Willards (9.3 mi), Snow Hill (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023