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Berlin, MD
Town in Worcester County, Maryland.
Population
5,232
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,546
ZIP codes
0
Berlin and its ZIP codes
Berlin at a glance
- Berlin is about 2.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,438, 21% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $423,500 and median rent is $1,091 a month.
Local data for Berlin, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Berlin, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,438
Poverty rate
18.9%
Median home value
$423,500
Median rent
$1,091/mo
Homeownership
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher
41.9%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (888), Irish Americans (380), Italian Americans (244).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Berlin.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,233
26,246 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,572
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$528M
FY 2026, $10,069 per person
How people get to work
Berlin, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Berlin, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
473
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
7,870
23.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 28°F
42.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Berlin, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Berlin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Ocean PinesCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 6.5 |
| West Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 4.2 |
| WhaleyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| BishopvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.9 |
| WillardsTown | 8.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Ocean CityTown | 8.6 mi | 4.4 |
| PowellvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Selbyville, DETown | 9.3 mi | 3.9 |
| PittsvilleTown | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Fenwick Island, DETown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Frankford, DETown | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Snow HillTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| ParsonsburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Dagsboro, DETown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| Millville, DETown | 15 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Berlin, MD in?
- Berlin is in Worcester County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Berlin, MD?
- About 5,232 people live in Berlin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Berlin?
- Nearby places include Newark (5.1 mi), Ocean Pines (5.3 mi), West Ocean City (5.7 mi), Whaleyville (6.2 mi), Bishopville (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023