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Smith Island, MD
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21824, 21866.
Population
345
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
79
ZIP codes
2
Smith Island and its ZIP codes
Smith Island at a glance
- Smith Island is 88% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Smith Island, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Smith Island.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
$4,878
2 loans, 3 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Smith Island, 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
87° / 30°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smith Island, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.1%
U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Smith Island
2 in or overlapping Smith Island. Population shown
Cities near Smith Island
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CrisfieldCity | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Tangier, VATown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Frenchtown-RumblyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| Deal IslandCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 12.3 |
| ChanceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Dames QuarterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.9 |
| Saxis, VATown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| WaterviewCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| Sanford, VACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| Nanticoke AcresCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Schooner Bay, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Southside Chesconessex, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Deep Creek, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| NanticokeCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smith Island, MD in?
- Smith Island is in Somerset County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Smith Island, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Smith Island include 21824, 21866.
- What is the population of Smith Island, MD?
- About 345 people live in Smith Island, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smith Island?
- Nearby places include Crisfield (9.5 mi), Tangier, VA (11 mi), Frenchtown-Rumbly (12 mi), Deal Island (13 mi), Fairmount (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023