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Whaleyville, MD
Census-designated place in Worcester County, Maryland.
Population
198
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
195
ZIP codes
0
Whaleyville and its ZIP codes
Whaleyville at a glance
- Whaleyville is 69% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Whaleyville, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Worcester County. PPP loans are for Whaleyville.
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
Whaleyville, 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 Whaleyville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.0%
U.S. 33.3% +0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Whaleyville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WillardsTown | 2.8 mi | 1.1 |
| BishopvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.9 |
| Selbyville, DETown | 6.1 mi | 3.9 |
| PowellvilleCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.6 |
| BerlinTown | 6.2 mi | 3.4 |
| PittsvilleTown | 6.2 mi | 1.5 |
| NewarkCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Ocean PinesCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 6.5 |
| ParsonsburgCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Frankford, DETown | 9.7 mi | 1.2 |
| West Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| Dagsboro, DETown | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Ocean CityTown | 12 mi | 4.4 |
| Millsboro, DETown | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Millville, DETown | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Fenwick Island, DETown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whaleyville, MD in?
- Whaleyville is in Worcester County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Whaleyville, MD?
- About 198 people live in Whaleyville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whaleyville?
- Nearby places include Willards (2.8 mi), Bishopville (5.9 mi), Selbyville, DE (6.1 mi), Powellville (6.1 mi), Berlin (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023