Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 50.1% ▲ 29% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 251 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,361 (24.4%) |
| Some College | 2,825 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 3,475 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 2,089 (8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,064 (42.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $83,934 ▲ 10% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $423,047 ▲ 52% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,260/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 19,515 |
| Vacant Units | 3,445 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Talbot County is located in Maryland and encompasses 15 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 37,285 residents. With a median age of 50.36, it is a mature county.
Talbot County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $83,933 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Talbot County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $423,047 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,260. Homeownership rates are high at 72.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Talbot County are primarily White (74.1%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Talbot County, MD is a middle-income area in Maryland. The 15 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21612 | Bozman | 446 | $113,438 | $573,400 | — | 0.0% | 61.6% |
| 21625 | Cordova | 1,837 | $93,589 | $355,800 | $1,703 | 6.7% | 32.6% |
| 21601 | Easton | 24,095 | $81,837 | $370,300 | $1,229 | 2.8% | 49.9% |
| 21647 | Mcdaniel | 412 | $111,111 | $493,800 | — | 0.0% | 63.5% |
| 21652 | Neavitt | 170 | $126,174 | $516,300 | — | 0.0% | 62.9% |
| 21653 | Newcomb | 132 | $100,917 | $531,300 | — | 0.0% | 72.0% |
| 21654 | Oxford | 1,195 | $88,512 | $802,000 | $1,479 | 8.8% | 73.0% |
| 21662 | Royal Oak | 612 | $133,125 | $708,300 | $1,905 | 8.8% | 66.6% |
| 21663 | Saint Michaels | 3,745 | $81,932 | $633,300 | $993 | 4.9% | 56.1% |
| 21671 | Tilghman | 836 | $64,514 | $339,400 | — | 0.0% | 38.1% |
| 21673 | Trappe | 2,839 | $72,500 | $351,400 | $1,360 | 7.6% | 35.5% |
| 21676 | Wittman | 300 | $112,862 | $668,800 | — | 0.0% | 61.3% |
| 21679 | Wye Mills | 332 | $116,908 | $543,700 | — | 10.4% | 77.6% |