Easton, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21601
Talbot County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,597
- 83/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $83,680
- Median income Above-median income area
- $376,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Easton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 34%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 23%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 83
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21601 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21601 (Easton, MD) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.6 in 2023 to 244.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Easton, Talbot County, Maryland, with 23,597 residents across 283.3 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21601 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,680 (27% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,322. The poverty rate is 9.3%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $376,400 (16% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,262; owner occupancy is 70.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Talbot County, so 21601 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 21601
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Easton, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21601.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
185 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
155 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
122 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
114 establishments
- Construction
Construction
107 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21601, Easton, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
23,597
Population
283.3
Area (sq mi)
83
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21601?
48.1
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
8.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$83,680
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$52,322
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21601 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Easton, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,680 28th percentile higher than 28% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,710housing units
11,710
Total Housing Units
10,525
Occupied Units
1,185
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$376,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,262
Median Rent
1985
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21601 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 176 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 193 |
| 2022 | +14.8% | 222 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 233 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 244 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,080 business establishments in ZIP 21601, employing approximately 15,010 people with a combined annual payroll of $841,672,000.
1,080
Businesses
15,010
Employees
$841.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 185 | 17.1% |
| Retail trade | 155 | 14.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 122 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 114 | 10.6% |
| Construction | 107 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 6.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 66 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 63 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 1.6% |
| Information | 15 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 21601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21601
Easton (21601)
23,597 residents
- 21658 3,862
Queenstown (21658)
3,862 residents
- 21663 3,308
Saint Michaels (21663)
3,308 residents
- 21673 3,136
Trappe (21673)
3,136 residents
- 21625 2,719
Cordova (21625)
2,719 residents
- 21654 1,236
Oxford (21654)
1,236 residents
- 21662 555
Royal Oak (21662)
555 residents
- 21679 483
Wye Mills (21679)
483 residents
- 21641 117
Hillsboro (21641)
117 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21662
Royal Oak (21662)
$137,404 median income
- 21658
Queenstown (21658)
$128,274 median income
- 21679
Wye Mills (21679)
$119,821 median income
- 21663
Saint Michaels (21663)
$89,775 median income
- 21601
Easton (21601)
$83,680 median income
- 21625
Cordova (21625)
$83,250 median income
- 21654
Oxford (21654)
$82,772 median income
- 21673
Trappe (21673)
$68,194 median income
- 21641
Hillsboro (21641)
$66,875 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21601 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21679 | Wye Mills, MD | 483 | 8.6 mi |
| 21653 | Newcomb, MD | 114 | 6.0 mi |
| 21654 | Oxford, MD | 1,236 | 7.6 mi |
| 21663 | Saint Michaels, MD | 3,308 | 8.1 mi |
| 21625 | Cordova, MD | 2,719 | 7.2 mi |
| 21673 | Trappe, MD | 3,136 | 10.0 mi |
| 21662 | Royal Oak, MD | 555 | 8.7 mi |
| 21658 | Queenstown, MD | 3,862 | 10.8 mi |
| 21641 | Hillsboro, MD | 117 | 11.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21601, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,597 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21601 in?
ZIP code 21601 (Easton) is located in Talbot County, Maryland. Talbot County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/talbot-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21601?
ZIP code 21601 in Easton, MD has a population of 23,597 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21601?
The median household income in ZIP 21601 is $83,680, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21601?
The median home value in ZIP 21601 is $376,400, which is 35% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21601?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21601 is White at 72.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21601?
ZIP code 21601 has 1,080 business establishments employing approximately 15,010 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21601?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21601 are: Health care and social assistance (185), Retail trade (155), Professional, scientific, and technical services (122). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21601?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21601 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21601?
In ZIP code 21601, 63.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21601?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21601 is 23.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21601?
In ZIP code 21601, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21601?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21601 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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