City

Galena, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Maryland

👥2,200Population
💰$97,194Median HH Income▲ 27% above avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$387,600Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓50.3%College Grads▲ 30% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.6%Hispanic: 14.9%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White78.6%
Hispanic14.9%
Black2.6%
Asian0.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty2.5% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads50.3% ▲ 30% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma1 (0.1%)
HS Graduate410 (29.6%)
Some College133 (9.6%)
Associates145 (10.5%)
Bachelors145 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree551 (39.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 29.6%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 39.8%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad29.6%
Some College9.6%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate39.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.5%Renter: 22.5%Tenure
Owner77.5%
Renter22.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$97,194 ▲ 27% above avg
Median Home Value$387,600 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units1,129
Vacant Units169

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
58%
About Galena, MD

Galena is a city in Maryland, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,200 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Galena is a middle-income community. The median household income of $97,194 is above the national average. Approximately 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Galena is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $387,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Galena is well-educated. 50.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.59%).

Galena, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Galena
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21635 2,200 $97,194 $387,600 $1,060 1.9% 50.3% 77.5%