21610 ZIP Code — Betterton, MD

Kent County, Maryland

ZIP code 21610 is located in Betterton, Maryland, within Kent County. It covers approximately 1.06 square miles and serves a population of 363 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/667.

About ZIP code 21610

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $62,750. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21610 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

363

population

1.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21610 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21610

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Betterton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21678 Worton (4 mi) 21645 Kennedyville (5.7 mi) 21005 Aberdeen Proving Ground (7.4 mi) 21919 Earleville (8.6 mi) 21690 Chestertown (10.2 mi) 21620 Chestertown (11.3 mi) 21001 Aberdeen (12.1 mi) 21635 Galena (12.2 mi) 21017 Belcamp (12.3 mi) 21010 Gunpowder (12.3 mi) 21651 Millington (12.5 mi) 21040 Edgewood (13.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	363
Population density	342 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	1.06 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	39.3572
Longitude	-76.0659
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/667

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	40.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	23.2%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.3%	7.2%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

363

Population

342

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$62,750

Median household income

$34,188

Per capita income

$235,900

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

63.1%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

24.1%

Unemployment

241

Housing units

36.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	62	17.1%
18 and over	301	82.9%
65 and over	80	22.0%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.7%

Black or African American 14.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Two or more races 5.2%

Group	Count	%
White	286	74.7%
Black or African American	57	14.9%
Hispanic or Latino	20	5.2%
Two or more races	20	5.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.6%	40.6%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	29.0%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	26.7%	23.2%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.3%	7.2%	13.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 33.1%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	33.1%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	23.6%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$62,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$50k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 23.2%

$200k–$300k 48.5%

$300k–$500k 14.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,900
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	63.1%
Renter occupied	36.9%
Vacant	47.5%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	41.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	43.1%
4 bedrooms	9.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	53.5%
Propane / LP gas	17.8%
Fuel oil	18.5%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	41.4%
Cohabiting couple	27	17.2%
Male householder, no spouse	26	16.6%
Female householder, no spouse	39	24.8%
Households with children under 18	31	19.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	59	37.6%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	23.5%
Married	56.6%	38.2%
Separated	2.8%	10.6%
Widowed	1.4%	14.7%
Divorced	13.3%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 3.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 17.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	36.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	3.4%
Kindergarten	11	19.0%
Elementary school	17	29.3%
High school	12	20.7%
College / grad school	16	27.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.3%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.8%

Public administration 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Construction 5.0%

Professional & management 4.2%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.0%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	15.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 1.7%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.1%
Retirement income	33.8%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.4%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	19.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	19.6%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	68.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.0%
Teeth loss	9.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	32	10.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.2%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.7%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	341	93.9%
Spanish	2	0.6%
Other Indo-European	1	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	355	97.8%
Born in same state	350	96.4%
Born in different state	211	58.1%
Foreign born	5	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.2%
Not a US citizen	7	87.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	21.5%
French	51	14%
English	9	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	1.4%
Norwegian	4	1.1%
Irish	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	92.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21610

What city is ZIP code 21610 in?

ZIP code 21610 is primarily assigned to Betterton, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21610 in?

ZIP code 21610 falls within Kent County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21610 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 21610 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 21610 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 21610 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 21610?

ZIP code 21610 has an estimated population of 363 residents, with a density of 341 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21610?

The median household income in ZIP code 21610 is $62,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21610 in?

ZIP code 21610 observes the EST timezone.