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Ocean Pines, MD
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Maryland.
Population
12,351
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,908
ZIP codes
0
Ocean Pines and its ZIP codes
Ocean Pines at a glance
- Ocean Pines is about 3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $91,824 a year, 11% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $380,100 (9% below Maryland) and median rent is $2,069 a month.
Local data for Ocean Pines, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ocean Pines, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,824
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$380,100
Median rent
$2,069/mo
Homeownership
90.5%
Bachelor's or higher
40.4%
Median age
62.4
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,791), Irish Americans (2,631), Italian Americans (1,181).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Ocean Pines.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.9 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
Ocean Pines, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home17.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ocean Pines, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ocean Pines, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.2%
U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
10.0%
U.S. 12.8% -2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
Cities near Ocean Pines
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Ocean CityTown | 3.8 mi | 4.4 |
| BishopvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.9 |
| BerlinTown | 5.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Fenwick Island, DETown | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Selbyville, DETown | 7.6 mi | 3.9 |
| WhaleyvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| South Bethany, DETown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.4 |
| Millville, DETown | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Ocean View, DETown | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| Frankford, DETown | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| WillardsTown | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Bethany Beach, DETown | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| Dagsboro, DETown | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| PowellvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ocean Pines, MD in?
- Ocean Pines is in Worcester County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Ocean Pines, MD?
- About 12,351 people live in Ocean Pines, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ocean Pines?
- Nearby places include West Ocean City (3.2 mi), Ocean City (3.8 mi), Bishopville (5.1 mi), Berlin (5.3 mi), Fenwick Island, DE (7.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023