Wicomico Maryland Map

About Wicomico, Maryland

Wicomico is a locality in Charles County, Maryland, United States. With a population of 105,256, Wicomico is a major urban centre in Maryland. The population density is 120.0 people per km². Wicomico is located at 38.4135°N, 76.8766°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21801.

Wicomico, a place woven into the slow currents of Southern Maryland, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the Chesapeake Bay's distant embrace. It lies 13.5 miles south-south-east of Saint Charles, MD (from Saint Charles, MD: bearing 166°T), and is situated 9.6 miles south-south-east of La Plata. Its geography is a gentle topography, where broad fields, often gold with ripening corn or emerald with tobacco, meet the meandering creeks that eventually feed into larger waterways, the very arteries of this coastal plain. Historically, Wicomico’s story is intertwined with the fertile soil and the bounty of the water, a narrative etched by the lives of those who sought sustenance from the land and the sea, their endeavors forming the quiet bedrock of its existence. The economy here has long been tied to agriculture, with a heritage of farming that continues to define its character, a steady pulse of planting and harvest that echoes through the seasons. The cultural character of Wicomico is one of unhurried days and neighborly warmth, a place where the soft light of late afternoon often paints the sky in hues of rose and lavender over the fields. While Wicomico itself may not boast grand monuments or famous institutions, its charm lies in its authentic Maryland sensibility, a quiet pride in its heritage. The spirit of this place finds expression in the shared experiences of its residents, the simple joys of community gatherings and the enduring connection to the natural world. Famous individuals who have emerged from this region often carry the grounded resilience and the quiet strength that define the people of Southern Maryland, their talents blooming like the wildflowers that dot the roadside.

About This Wicomico Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wicomico, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.413458, -76.876637. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Wicomico and Charles County.

Detailed location data for Wicomico includes the ZIP code (20622), telephone area code (301, 240, 410, 443), county seat of Charles County (La Plata), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wicomico is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.