21678 ZIP Code — Worton, MD
Kent County, Maryland
ZIP code 21678 is located in Worton, Maryland, within Kent County. It covers approximately 36.85 square miles and serves a population of 1,685 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 410.
About ZIP code 21678
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $296,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $75,865.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,685
population
36.85
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21678 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21678
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21678. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Worton | Acceptable |
| Worton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21610 Betterton (4 mi)
21690 Chestertown (6.9 mi)
21645 Kennedyville (7 mi)
21620 Chestertown (7.9 mi)
21005 Aberdeen Proving Ground (9.6 mi)
21010 Gunpowder (11.3 mi)
21919 Earleville (12.2 mi)
21651 Millington (12.5 mi)
21040 Edgewood (13.5 mi)
21017 Belcamp (13.8 mi)
21635 Galena (13.9 mi)
21623 Church Hill (14.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,685 |
| Population density | 46 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 029 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 36.85 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.59 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.3058 |
| Longitude | -76.1000 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 410 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.0% | 40.6% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 29.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.8% | 23.2% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
1,685
Population
46
People per sq mi
50.0
Median age
$75,865
Median household income
$46,861
Per capita income
$296,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
94.3%
Home ownership
8.1%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
962
Housing units
32.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
24
30
5–9
43
20
10–14
28
47
15–19
65
5
20–24
6
57
25–34
80
67
35–44
95
142
45–54
200
77
55–59
108
66
60–64
94
124
65–74
174
35
75–84
49
13
85+
19
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 243 | 14.4% |
| 18 and over | 1,442 | 85.6% |
| 65 and over | 414 | 24.6% |
| Median age | 50.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.6%
Black or African American
25.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,194 | 69.6% |
| Black or African American | 435 | 25.4% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 4 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.0% | 40.6% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.3% | 29.0% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.8% | 23.2% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
4.5%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
20.7%
$200k+
3.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 4.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 20.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.7% |
| Median income | $75,865 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
2.3%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
14.4%
$200k–$300k
28.5%
$300k–$500k
31.0%
$500k–$1M
14.1%
$1M+
4.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $296,600 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 94.3% |
| Renter occupied | 5.7% |
| Vacant | 22.2% |
| Single-family detached | 95.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.09 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 12.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.0% |
| 3 or more | 36.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.8% |
| Electricity | 47.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.1% |
| Fuel oil | 17.9% |
| Wood | 3.3% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 421 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 77 | 9.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 39 | 5.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 246 | 31.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 134 | 17.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 275 | 35.1% |
| Average household size | 2.09 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.4% | 20.8% |
| Married | 68.1% | 48.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 16.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
40.4%
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Associate's degree
6.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 9 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 110 | 30.9% |
| High school | 80 | 22.5% |
| College / grad school | 146 | 41.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.7%
Education & healthcare
19.1%
Public administration
11.1%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Construction
7.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Retail trade
5.3%
Agriculture & mining
4.6%
Other services
3.4%
Information
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.3% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.7% |
| Production & transportation | 12.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 60.1% |
| Government | 24.7% |
| Self-employed | 15.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.3% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 2.9% |
| Walk | 2.2% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.8 |
Poverty
All people
8.1%
Under 18 years
2.9%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
14.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| High blood pressure | 39.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 17.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 12.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.3% |
| Visited dentist | 67.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.7% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 89 | 6.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.9% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| No insurance | 0.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,644 | 97.6% |
| Spanish | 9 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,672 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 1,652 | 98.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,023 | 60.7% |
| Foreign born | 20 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 4 | 30.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 260 | 15.4% |
| Arab | 211 | 12.5% |
| French | 195 | 11.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 28 | 1.7% |
| English | 9 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.5% |
| Internet access | 84.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21678
What city is ZIP code 21678 in?
ZIP code 21678 is primarily assigned to Worton, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21678 in?
ZIP code 21678 falls within Kent County, Maryland.
Is ZIP code 21678 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 21678 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 21678?
ZIP code 21678 has an estimated population of 1,685 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21678?
The median home value in ZIP code 21678 is $296,600.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21678?
The median household income in ZIP code 21678 is $75,865, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21678 in?
ZIP code 21678 observes the EST timezone.