City

Betterton, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Maryland

👥358Population
💰$74,375Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.0Median Age
🏠$219,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓44.7%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 179% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.1%Hispanic: 6.7%Black: 7.3%Other: 2%Race
White84.1%
Hispanic6.7%
Black7.3%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads44.7% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 179% above avg
HS Graduate92 (37.7%)
Some College19 (7.8%)
Associates24 (9.8%)
Bachelors16 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree93 (38.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.7%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 9.8%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 38.1%Edu
HS Grad37.7%
Some College7.8%
Associates9.8%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate38.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,375 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$219,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units271
Vacant Units130

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
54%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
66%
About Betterton, MD

Betterton is a city in Maryland, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 358 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46 years.

Economically, Betterton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,375 is near the national average. Approximately 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Betterton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Betterton is well-educated. 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.08%).

Betterton, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Betterton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21610 358 $74,375 $219,000 $1,063 13.7% 44.7% 75.9%