City

Chestertown, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Kent County  ·  Maryland

👥13,533Population
💰$76,094Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$318,700Median Home Value▲ 14% above avg
🎓50.0%College Grads▲ 29% above avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 3.9%Black: 14.5%Asian: 1.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic3.9%
Black14.5%
Asian1.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
15%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads50.0% ▲ 29% above avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma96 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,433 (29.1%)
Some College623 (7.5%)
Associates1,019 (12.2%)
Bachelors586 (7%)
Graduate Degree3,591 (43%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.1%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 7%Graduate: 43%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.1%
Some College7.5%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors7.0%
Graduate43.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,094 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$318,700 ▲ 14% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,149/mo
Total Housing Units6,259
Vacant Units585

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Chestertown, MD

Chestertown is a city in Maryland, located in Kent County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 13,533 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Chestertown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,094 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chestertown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $318,700, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,149 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chestertown is well-educated. 50.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (77.19%).

Chestertown, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Chestertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21620 13,533 $76,094 $318,700 $1,149 3.5% 50.0% 71.0%

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