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Ocean, Maryland · ZIP 21842

— ZIP 21842

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45OUT OF 100

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Higher reported crime than the typical US area.

Safety index45/100

Schools trail state proficiency averages.

School index40/100
Schools nearby1

A middle-of-the-market price profile.

Value index51/100
Median rent$2,217/mo

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Ocean, New JerseyOceanZIP 07712
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Real Estate Snapshot

Median Price

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Median Rent

$2,217/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Median Home Price — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

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Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,267

Violent Crime

146

Property Crime

1,121

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Worcester County, Maryland (2024). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

SchoolGradesStudentsMath ↓Reading
Ocean City ElementaryPK–04566——

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.

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Demographics

Population

11,121

Median Income

$80K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

53.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP code 21842 in Ocean has a crime score of 45/100, which is above city averages — meaning reported incidents per 1,000 residents are elevated relative to most Ocean neighborhoods. This score is calculated from FBI Crime Data Explorer incident reports, normalized by population and weighted by crime severity. Prospective residents should review the Full Crime Report for 21842, check street-level crime mapping tools, and weigh this data alongside commute priorities, school needs, and affordability when making decisions. Crime scores are one input, not a complete picture of neighborhood livability.