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Powellville, MD
Census-designated place in Wicomico County, Maryland.
Population
230
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
146
ZIP codes
0
Powellville and its ZIP codes
Powellville at a glance
- Powellville is 77% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Powellville, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wicomico County. PPP loans are for Powellville.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,772
46,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$626M
FY 2026, $6,041 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Powellville, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
488
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Powellville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Powellville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillardsTown | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| PittsvilleTown | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| WhaleyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| ParsonsburgCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.3 |
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 9.4 |
| BerlinTown | 8.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Snow HillTown | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| BishopvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Selbyville, DETown | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| SalisburyCity | 12 mi | 13.8 |
| DelmarTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Delmar, DETown | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Ocean PinesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| FruitlandCity | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| West Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| EdenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Powellville, MD in?
- Powellville is in Wicomico County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Powellville, MD?
- About 230 people live in Powellville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Powellville?
- Nearby places include Willards (4.6 mi), Pittsville (5 mi), Whaleyville (6.1 mi), Parsonsburg (6.9 mi), Newark (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023