| ZIP Code | 21635 |
|---|---|
| City | Galena |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Kent County |
| Area Code | 410/667 |
| Elevation | 68 ft |
| Latitude | 39.334791 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -75.846624 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24029 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.8 yrs ↓ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 2.5% ▼ 76% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.3% ▲ 30% above avg |
| Unemployment | 1.9% ▼ 62% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1 (0.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 410 (29.6%) |
| Some College | 133 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 145 (10.5%) |
| Bachelors | 145 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 551 (39.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $97,194 ▲ 27% above avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $387,600 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,060/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,129 |
| Vacant Units | 169 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,129 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 169 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 21635 is located in Galena, Maryland, within Kent County. With a population of 2,200, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 46.8 years. Economically, 21635 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $97,194 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21635 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $387,600 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,060 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 42% since 2019.
The population of 21635 is primarily White (78.59%). Residents are well-educated — 50.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.5%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21635 stands at 1.9%, which is well below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 21635 in Galena, MD is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,200 residents, a median household income of $97,194, and a median home value of $387,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.