City

Worton, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Kent County  ·  Maryland

👥1,868Population
💰$70,167Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$306,900Median Home Value▲ 10% above avg
🎓38.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 49% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.4% Female 55.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67.9%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 26.8%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.1%Race
White67.9%
Hispanic1.7%
Black26.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
34%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.96
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads38.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 49% below avg
HS Graduate588 (39.6%)
Some College138 (9.3%)
Associates186 (12.5%)
Bachelors176 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree398 (26.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.6%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
HS Grad39.6%
Some College9.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.5%Renter: 9.5%Tenure
Owner90.5%
Renter9.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,167 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$306,900 ▲ 10% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,046/mo
Total Housing Units1,107
Vacant Units183

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Worton, MD

Worton is a city in Maryland, located in Kent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,868 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Worton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,167 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Worton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $306,900, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,046 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Worton is moderately educated. 38.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (67.93%).

Worton, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Worton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21678 1,868 $70,167 $306,900 $2,046 2.5% 38.6% 90.5%