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Girdletree, MD
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Maryland.
Population
77
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
113
ZIP codes
0
Girdletree and its ZIP codes
Girdletree at a glance
- Girdletree is 82% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Girdletree.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Girdletree, 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
89° / 30°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Girdletree, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
16.3%
U.S. 12.1% +4.2 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Girdletree
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StocktonCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Snow HillTown | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| Greenbackville, VACensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Captains Cove, VACensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 3 |
| Pocomoke CityCity | 9.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Horntown, VACensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Chincoteague, VATown | 9.9 mi | 9.3 |
| West PocomokeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.4 |
| New Church, VACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Wattsville, VACensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.4 |
| Oak Hall, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| Atlantic, VACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| Temperanceville, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| PowellvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Makemie Park, VACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Girdletree, MD in?
- Girdletree is in Worcester County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Girdletree, MD?
- About 77 people live in Girdletree, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Girdletree?
- Nearby places include Stockton (2.4 mi), Snow Hill (5 mi), Greenbackville, VA (6.2 mi), Captains Cove, VA (6.9 mi), Pocomoke City (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023