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Caroline County, MD
13 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Caroline County, Maryland.
Population
33,669
Land area
319sq mi
People per sq mi
105
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Caroline County
Caroline County at a glance
- Caroline County is 84% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,457, 34% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,100 (31% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,105 a month.
- Its largest cities are Denton (4,936), Federalsburg (2,837) and Greensboro (2,634).
Local data for Caroline County, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caroline County, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,457
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$290,100
Prices +3.9% in a year
Median rent
$1,105/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,201), Irish Americans (3,686), Italian Americans (1,838).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,633
9,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$210M
FY 2026, $6,305 per person
PPP loans
$64M
811 loans, 6,491 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Caroline County, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caroline County, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
738
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caroline County, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Caroline County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Caroline County, MD?
- Denton is the largest city or town in Caroline County, with about 4,936 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Caroline County?
- Caroline County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 21629, 21632, 21636, 21639, 21640.
- What is the population of Caroline County, MD?
- About 33,669 people live in Caroline County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Caroline County?
- Caroline County borders Sussex County, DE, Kent County, DE, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County, Dorchester County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023