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Sharptown, MD
Town in Wicomico County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21861.
Population
874
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,070
ZIP codes
1
Sharptown and its ZIP codes
Sharptown at a glance
- Sharptown is about 3.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $85,938 a year, 17% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,500 (54% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,185 a month.
Local data for Sharptown, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sharptown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,938
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$192,500
Median rent
$1,185/mo
Homeownership
85.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (201), German Americans (112), Italian Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wicomico County. PPP loans are for Sharptown.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 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
How people get to work
Sharptown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sharptown, 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 Sharptown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
ZIP codes in Sharptown
1 in or overlapping Sharptown. Population shown
Cities near Sharptown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GalestownTown | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| BrookviewTown | 4.6 mi | 0 |
| EldoradoTown | 4.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Bethel, DETown | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Mardela SpringsTown | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| ViennaTown | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| HebronTown | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Laurel, DETown | 9 mi | 2.8 |
| Blades, DETown | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| HurlockTown | 10 mi | 2.7 |
| Seaford, DECity | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| Delmar, DETown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| DelmarTown | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| FederalsburgTown | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| QuanticoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| East New MarketTown | 12 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sharptown, MD in?
- Sharptown is in Wicomico County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Sharptown, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sharptown include 21861.
- What is the population of Sharptown, MD?
- About 874 people live in Sharptown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sharptown?
- Nearby places include Galestown (1.6 mi), Brookview (4.6 mi), Eldorado (4.8 mi), Bethel, DE (5.9 mi), Mardela Springs (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023