Kent County, MD ZIP Codes
Maryland (MD) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
19,270
population (2021)
-4.6%
pop change since 2010
24029
FIPS code
Kent County ZIP code map
About Kent County
Kent County is located in Maryland and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,270 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.6% from 20,197 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Kent County is 24029.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,270 |
| 2010 population | 20,197 |
| Change | -4.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| FIPS code | 24029 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Kent County
ZIP codes for Kent County, MD (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21610 | Betterton | Kent | View map |
| 21620 | Chestertown | Kent | View map |
| 21635 | Galena | Kent | View map |
| 21645 | Kennedyville | Kent | View map |
| 21650 | Massey | Kent | View map |
| 21651 | Millington | Kent | View map |
| 21661 | Rock Hall | Kent | View map |
| 21667 | Still Pond | Kent | View map |
| 21678 | Worton | Kent | View map |
Demographics & statistics
21,848
Population
45.5
Median age
$71,044
Median household income
$43,204
Per capita income
$253,838
Median home value
$590
Median monthly rent
77.4%
Home ownership
9.2%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
8,770
Housing units
29.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
441
Under 5
415
574
5–9
540
559
10–14
526
864
15–19
812
797
20–24
750
1,114
25–34
1,049
1,125
35–44
1,059
1,224
45–54
1,151
729
55–59
685
930
60–64
875
1,570
65–74
1,477
969
75–84
911
362
85+
340
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,855 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 17,993 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 5,629 | 23.4% |
| Median age | 45.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.9%
Black or African American
11.3%
Hispanic or Latino
4%
Two or more races
3.2%
Other race
2.8%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,720 | 77.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,574 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 903 | 4% |
| Two or more races | 735 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 627 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 180 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.8%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $71,044 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
10.1%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
26.5%
$300k–$500k
24.3%
$500k–$1M
13.9%
$1M+
5.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $253,838 |
| Median rent / month | $590 |
| Owner occupied | 77.4% |
| Renter occupied | 22.6% |
| Vacant | 24.1% |
| Single-family detached | 86.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.0% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 29.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 26.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 44.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 21.5% |
| Fuel oil | 22.7% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 2.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,206 | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 596 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,599 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,870 | 22.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,937 | 19.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,758 | 40.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.5% | 25.2% |
| Married | 53.9% | 47.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.7%
HS graduate
39.1%
Some college, no degree
14.8%
Associate's degree
5.0%
Bachelor's degree
17.4%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 292 | 2.7% |
| Kindergarten | 270 | 8.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,742 | 41.1% |
| High school | 952 | 21.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,943 | 26.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Retail trade
15.5%
Manufacturing
14.8%
Professional & management
9.9%
Construction
9.4%
Agriculture & mining
8.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Public administration
5.3%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Other services
2.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.5%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.0% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.0% |
| Production & transportation | 14.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.5% |
| Government | 15.9% |
| Self-employed | 11.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.2% |
| Carpool | 11.3% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 7.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.2%
Under 18 years
5.3%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
7.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.9% |
| Retirement income | 33.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 27.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 22.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.2% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 66.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,608 | 10.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,992 | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 341 | 4.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 209 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 50 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,061 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 20,891 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 11,748 | 49.3% |
| Foreign born | 170 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 787 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 322 | 35.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,593 | 16.4% |
| Italian | 3,113 | 14.2% |
| Arab | 1,530 | 7% |
| English | 207 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 169 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 134 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 131 | 0.6% |
| Norwegian | 59 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.6% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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