| ZIP Code | 21619 |
|---|---|
| City | Chester |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Queen Anne's County |
| Area Code | 410/443/667 |
| Elevation | 4 ft |
| Latitude | 38.942447 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.265742 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24035 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 46.4% ▲ 20% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.4% ▼ 51% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 85 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,015 (23.9%) |
| Some College | 500 (11.8%) |
| Associates | 673 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 378 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,587 (37.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,359 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $459,100 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,845/mo ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,002 |
| Vacant Units | 561 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,002 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 561 |
| Owner Occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 28.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 21619 is located in Chester, Maryland, within Queen Anne's County. With a population of 5,905, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.3 years. Economically, 21619 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,359 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21619 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $459,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,845 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 71.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 26% since 2019.
The population of 21619 is primarily White (81.30%). Residents are well-educated — 46.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 5% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21619 stands at 2.4%, which is well below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 76%.
Overall, ZIP code 21619 in Chester, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,905 residents, a median household income of $100,359, and a median home value of $459,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.