County

Kent County, MD

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Maryland

👥24,053Population
💰$78,203Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$309,735Median Home Value▲ 11% above avg
🎓44.9%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.2%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 12.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.8%Race
White78.2%
Hispanic5.8%
Black12.6%
Asian0.9%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.9% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma139 (0.9%)
HS Graduate5,279 (33.3%)
Some College1,408 (8.9%)
Associates1,985 (12.5%)
Bachelors1,187 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree5,865 (37%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 8.9%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 37%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College8.9%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate37.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,203 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$309,735 ▲ 11% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,221/mo
Total Housing Units12,474
Vacant Units1,973

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Kent County, MD

Kent County is located in Maryland and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,053 residents. With a median age of 45.78, it is a mature county.

Kent County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $78,203 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.4% is near the national average.

Housing in Kent County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $309,735 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,220. Homeownership rates are high at 75.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Kent County are primarily White (78.21%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Kent County, MD is a middle-income area in Maryland. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Kent County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
21610 Betterton 358 $74,375 $219,000 $1,063 13.7% 44.7%
21620 Chestertown 13,533 $76,094 $318,700 $1,149 3.5% 50.0%
21635 Galena 2,200 $97,194 $387,600 $1,060 1.9% 50.3%
21651 Millington 2,448 $71,983 $259,500 $1,245 3.1% 22.2%
21661 Rock Hall 2,400 $87,778 $258,800 $1,146 1.2% 45.5%
21667 Still Pond 276 $61,505 4.7% 16.8%
21678 Worton 1,868 $70,167 $306,900 $2,046 2.5% 38.6%