Hayward's Lott · National Register of Historic Places
West Pocomoke’s story
West Pocomoke in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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548 residents make their home in this town in Maryland.
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Hayward's Lott · Photo: Linda Roy Walls · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
548
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$165K
Census ACS
Median age
52.6
years
Jobs based here
448
A job hub
Is West Pocomoke a good place to live?
West Pocomoke’s median age is 52.6 years, against 39.4 years in Maryland’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. West Pocomoke has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Burton Cannon House and Hayward's Lott. West Pocomoke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes West Pocomoke stand out
Where West Pocomoke beats most towns.
By the sea
West Pocomoke lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 19% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
19%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
100thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
88thpercentile for hurricane risk
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
Getting set up
Moving to West Pocomoke: who provides what
West Pocomoke is unincorporated, so Somerset County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerDelmarva Power21.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesSomerset CountySomerset County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSomerset County Board of ElectionsSomerset County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2023
ZIP codes21851, 2187121851 87% · 21871 13%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in West Pocomoke.
Work & commute
West Pocomoke has 3.3 jobs for every working resident, and 446 people commute in
The top destinations are Salisbury (14%), Princess Anne (4%) and Baltimore (4%). Only 1% of working residents stay in West Pocomoke for work; the rest commute out. The town had 448 jobs in 2023, up 66 from 2013. Among residents in the town, 3.1% live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| West Pocomoke | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.5% | 3.1% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In West Pocomoke1%
Salisbury14%
Princess Anne4%
Baltimore4%
Pocomoke City2%
25 mi
median commute distance
448
jobs based in West Pocomoke
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer adults under 35 in West Pocomoke than across Maryland
Adults 18 to 34 are 6% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 32% of residents (17% statewide). 36% of West Pocomoke adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
52.6median age · MD 39.4
West PocomokeMarylandUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school36%
Some college4%
Associate’s19%
Bachelor’s11%
Graduate25%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 22% and 81% women
The Census survey reached too few of West Pocomoke’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±29.1 points. Across Maryland, 51.3% of residents are women.
| West Pocomoke | MD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 3.5% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 16.1% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.8% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 14.4% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13.7% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 18.2% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.7% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35.8% | 23.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 4.3% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 19% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 11% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 25.3% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 500, single groups can be off by several points
Outdoors
23% of West Pocomoke is conserved land
The biggest park or preserve is Chesapeake Forest, at 273 acres. Parks and preserves in West Pocomoke: 5, covering 579 acres.
23%conserved
23%
conserved · 1,408 of 6,120 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Chesapeake Forest | — | 273 |
| 2. Glatfelter Easement | — | 196 |
| 3. Jackson Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program Easement | — | 87 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Compared with most of Maryland and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in West Pocomoke is higher
FEMA puts 40% of West Pocomoke’s expected hazard losses down to hurricanes, and 19% to inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCoastal flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers: that is West Pocomoke’s year
Summer afternoons peak near 88° in July, and January nights bottom out around 28°; snowfall runs to about 8 inches a winter. The seasons in West Pocomoke: chilly winters, warm summers.
8″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–49°
Spring44–66°
Summer66–86°
Fall49–70°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
West Pocomoke stands out in Maryland and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
Two figures for adults in West Pocomoke: 17% have diabetes, 17% report frequent physical distress. This Maryland town beats the Maryland average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 16. The share of adults in West Pocomoke who have been diagnosed with depression: 21%. Only 8 of the 262 Maryland towns we compare have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than West Pocomoke.
| West Pocomoke | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 23% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
1 better15 too close to call16 worse
| What stands out | West Pocomoke | MD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.8% | 76.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.4% | 5.9% |
Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional
18.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
The median home in West Pocomoke sells for about $155K
The rent at the middle of the market for West Pocomoke comes to $941 a month. 85% of households are owner-occupiers in the town.
$155Kmedian sale price
| West Pocomoke | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $941 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 85% | 74% | 73% |
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 20 attractions →USS Texas and 9 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around West Pocomoke. Close and well known come first.
38 mi Ancient siteUSS Texas
16 mi National SeashoreAssateague Island National Seashore2.3M visitors a year33 mi Theme parkJolly Roger Amusement Park
31 mi Theme parkTrimper's Rides18 mi Zoo & aquariumSalisbury Zoo
13 mi MuseumNASA Visitor CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS Texas: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Assateague Island National Seashore: Fritz Geller-Grimm, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Trimper's Rides: Mttbme, CC BY-SA 3.0 · NASA Visitor Center: Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West Pocomoke
16pages on West Pocomoke
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of West Pocomoke
About 11 of every 100 West Pocomoke residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Maryland.
Small town
548 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Questions about West Pocomoke
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Is West Pocomoke, MD a good place to live?
West Pocomoke has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.