City

Preston, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Caroline County  ·  Maryland

👥4,995Population
💰$85,608Median HH Income▲ 12% above avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$291,200Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 10.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 6%Race
White79.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black10.5%
Asian0.3%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads36.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,220 (36.8%)
Some College461 (13.9%)
Associates423 (12.8%)
Bachelors303 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree890 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 13.9%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College13.9%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$85,608 ▲ 12% above avg
Median Home Value$291,200 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,313/mo
Total Housing Units2,041
Vacant Units195

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Preston, MD

Preston is a city in Maryland, located in Caroline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,995 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Preston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $85,608 is near the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Preston is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $291,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,313 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Preston is moderately educated. 36.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (79.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Preston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21655 4,995 $85,608 $291,200 $1,313 3.4% 36.0% 82.2%