ZIP Code 21852 in Powellville, MD

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Powellville, Maryland
County:Wicomico County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:03:19 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:410 / 443 / 667
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:38.3296, -75.3778
Quick Link:
https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/21852/zip-code-21852.asp

Download this data |

Download ZIP Boundaries |

21852 Powellville, MD - A Minimal Rural Postal Designation

ZIP Code 21852, Powellville

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationWicomico County, MD
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1 (1 homes)
PO Boxes0 No PO Boxes
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 21850
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code has zero population recorded within its postal boundaries, typical of minimal rural designations
  • Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, the facility currently maintains zero PO Boxes
  • Mail service operates through one rural carrier route plus general delivery availability
  • The ZIP covers a point location geographically enclosed within neighboring ZIP code 21850
  • Facility code "N" indicates this is not a standard post office, likely a rural branch or consolidated service point

Community Overview

Powellville is a small rural community in Wicomico County, Maryland, with its own ZIP code despite having no recorded population within its postal boundaries. The ZIP code designation covers a point location enclosed within neighboring ZIP 21850, and according to delivery records, it serves just one single-family residence along with minimal rural route delivery.

Postal Services

This ZIP code was classified as PO Box only, but the facility no longer maintains active PO Boxes. Current mail service operates through one rural carrier route and general delivery, with the post office facility coded as "N" (meaning this isn't a standard post office location). This pattern is typical of rural Maryland communities where postal designations persist even after service consolidation into neighboring facilities.

Local Character

The postal footprint includes Powellville Road and Andarken among its limited street records. Street delivery exists but remains minimal, with the community relying primarily on the regional postal infrastructure centered in nearby areas. This isn't a PO Box Only Zone, meaning alternative delivery methods are available through the surrounding service area.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Rural Footprint

Limited street records show minimal rural delivery infrastructure.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 21852 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:273Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 21852 is located in Wicomico County, Maryland, within the Salisbury, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41540) and Maryland's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 125,203 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 21852. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Salisbury, MDSource: Census
CBSA Number:41540Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:125,203Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3977.06 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2463725Source: Census
Place Name:Powellville CDP; MarylandSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


21853 | | 21851

Schools in ZIP Code 21852


We could not locate which school district 21852 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Willards Elementary 36161 Richland Rd
Willards, MD 21874
District: Wicomico County Public SchoolsNearby
Pittsville Elementary & Middle 34404 Old Ocean City Rd
Pittsville, MD 21850
District: Wicomico County Public SchoolsNearby
Worcester Technical High School 6290 Worcester Hwy
Newark, MD 21841
District: Worcester County Public SchoolsNearby
Beaver Run School 31481 Ocean City Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
District: Wicomico County Public SchoolsNearby
Buckingham Elementary 100 Buckingham Rd
Berlin, MD 21811
District: Worcester County Public SchoolsNearby
Worcester Preparatory School 508 S Main St
Berlin, MD 21811
District: Private SchoolNearby
Salisbury Baptist Academy 6413 Hobbs Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Salisbury School 6279 Hobbs Rd
Salisbury, MD 21804
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 21852


Wor-Wic Community College 32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804-7131
Type: Post Secondary
Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy 111 Milford St
Salisbury, MD 21804-6952
Type: Post Secondary
Salisbury University 1101 Camden Ave
Salisbury, MD 21801-6862
Type: Post Secondary
Delaware Learning Institute Of Cosmetology 32448 Royal Blvd. Suite A
Dagsboro, DE 19939
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Maryland Eastern Shore J.t. Williams Hall
Princess Anne, MD 21853-1299
Type: Post Secondary
Delaware Technical Community College-Owens Route 18, Seashore Highway Po Box 610
Georgetown, DE 19947
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov