21619 ZIP Code — Chester, MD

Queen Annes County, Maryland

ZIP code 21619 is located in Chester, Maryland, within Queen Annes County. It covers approximately 9.29 square miles and serves a population of 5,776 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410/443/667.

About ZIP code 21619

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $438,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

The gap between median ($94,815) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 40% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

5,776

population

9.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21619 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21619

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21619. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chester	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21666 Stevensville (3.1 mi) 21638 Grasonville (3.9 mi) 21658 Queenstown (7.5 mi) 21679 Wye Mills (10.4 mi) 21663 Saint Michaels (10.6 mi) 21409 Annapolis (10.7 mi) 21402 Annapolis (10.9 mi) 21661 Rock Hall (11.1 mi) 21403 Annapolis (11.5 mi) 21676 Wittman (11.6 mi) 21412 Annapolis (11.7 mi) 21411 Annapolis (11.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,776
Population density	622 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	9.29 sq mi
Water area	9.86 sq mi
Latitude	38.9496
Longitude	-76.2775
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	410/443/667

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	22.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	27.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	35.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	11.9%	14.4%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,776

Population

622

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$94,815

Median household income

$58,656

Per capita income

$438,000

Median home value

$1,794

Median monthly rent

74.3%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

2,269

Housing units

33.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

221

Under 5

238

110

5–9

119

10–14

143

15–19

155

105

20–24

114

358

25–34

385

257

35–44

277

344

45–54

371

266

55–59

287

265

60–64

286

390

65–74

420

199

75–84

215

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	996	17.2%
18 and over	4,780	82.8%
65 and over	1,314	22.7%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.4%

Black or African American 7.2%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

Other race 3.8%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,785	79.4%
Black or African American	435	7.2%
Two or more races	270	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	250	4.1%
Other race	227	3.8%
Asian	59	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	22.7%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	27.5%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	30.8%	35.4%	30.1%
Over $200k	11.9%	14.4%	13.4%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 2.7%

$25k–$35k 4.7%

$35k–$50k 7.6%

$50k–$75k 16.2%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 20.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	2.7%
$25k–$35k	4.7%
$35k–$50k	7.6%
$50k–$75k	16.2%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	20.5%
Median income	$94,815

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.9%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 43.9%

$500k–$1M 30.2%

$1M+ 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$438,000
Median rent / month	$1,794
Owner occupied	74.3%
Renter occupied	25.7%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	63.1%
Large apartment buildings	5.8%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	17.7%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	22.2%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	73.1%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	7.6%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,229	51.4%
Cohabiting couple	173	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	386	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	601	25.2%
Households with children under 18	566	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	892	37.3%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	26.7%
Married	59.1%	50.6%
Separated	1.6%	0.7%
Widowed	2.7%	5.7%
Divorced	13.2%	16.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 24.4%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	33.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	3.3%
Kindergarten	95	11.5%
Elementary school	210	25.5%
High school	182	22.1%
College / grad school	310	37.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Professional & management 14.6%

Construction 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.2%

Retail trade 9.2%

Public administration 8.7%

Manufacturing 7.0%

Other services 5.8%

Information 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.0%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	18.2%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.0%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	2.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.0

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 24.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	36.0%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	9.8%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	19.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.7%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	11.0%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	70.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	9.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	378	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	19.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.0%
Public insurance	43.2%
No insurance	7.8%
Uninsured under 19	8.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,317	92.1%
Spanish	132	2.5%
Other Indo-European	97	1.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,458	94.5%
Born in same state	5,417	93.8%
Born in different state	3,437	59.5%
Foreign born	41	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	318	5.5%
Not a US citizen	91	28.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,384	24%
French	1,105	19.1%
Arab	288	5%
Polish	45	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	15	0.3%
German	10	0.2%
English	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21619

What city is ZIP code 21619 in?

ZIP code 21619 is primarily assigned to Chester, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21619 in?

ZIP code 21619 falls within Queen Annes County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21619 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 21619 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21619?

The median home value in ZIP code 21619 is $438,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 21619?

ZIP code 21619 has an estimated population of 5,776 residents, with a density of 622 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21619?

The median household income in ZIP code 21619 is $94,815, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21619 in?

ZIP code 21619 observes the EST timezone.