ZIP Code 21620 -- Chestertown, MD

Kent | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Quick Overview

Population
13,810
Unknown
Median Income
$80,530
Home Value
$347,500
Median Rent
$1,249
Median Age
42.50
Diversity Index
41.70
Moderate
Cost of Living
116.1
above average
Unemployment
3.7%

About ZIP Code 21620

ZIP code 21620 in Chestertown, Maryland is a unknown area with a population of 13,810. The median household income is $80,530, which is This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $347,500, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.3x . The cost of living is above average with an index of 116.1 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.50 years. Approximately 45.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kent, MD.

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Population & Age

Total Population
13,810
Median Age
42.50
Male Population
6,696
48.5%
Female Population
7,114
51.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
41.70 Moderate
White
78.7%
Black or African American
14.1%
Hispanic or Latino
5.0%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
3.3%
Other Race
2.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$80,530
Mean Household Income
$107,106
Per Capita Income
$46,314
Below Poverty Line
9.9%

This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$347,500
Median Rent
$1,249
Total Housing Units
6,373
Occupied Units
5,700
Vacant Units
673
10.6% vacancy
Median Year Built
1980
Owner Occupied
72.0%
Renter Occupied
28.0%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 72.0% Renter 28.0%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 93.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.8%
Graduate or Professional Degree 22.1%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
7,039
Employment Rate
96.3%
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
69.3%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
12.1%

Cost of Living Index

116.1
above average

The cost of living in ZIP code 21620 is 16.1% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 21620

ZIP code 21620 (Chestertown, MD) has a total population of 13,810 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 21620 is $80,530 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 7% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 21620 is primarily located in Chestertown, Maryland (MD). It falls within Kent County.

The median home value in ZIP code 21620 is $347,500, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,249.

The median age in ZIP code 21620 is 42.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 21620 has a cost of living index of 116.10 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is above average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 21620, 45.77% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 22.09% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 21620 is 3.71%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 12.11% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.