PlainZIP

Betterton, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21610

Kent County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

378
83/sq mi
$86,250
Median income
$226,700
Median home value
37.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Betterton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
83
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21610 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21610 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Betterton, Kent County, Maryland, home to just 378 residents across 4.6 square miles, a density of 83 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21610 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,250 (24% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $31,548. Local economic indicators show a 10.1% poverty rate alongside 6.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $226,700 for a typical home value (49% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,143 a month; 81.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 7 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 21610 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 →

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 21610, Betterton, 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

378

Population

4.6

Area (sq mi)

83

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21610?

39.2

Median Age

38.4%

Male

61.6%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.9%

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?

$86,250

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$31,548

Per Capita Income

10.1%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21610 ranks nationally

Betterton, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$86,250 Top 31% higher than 69% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 72.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

246

Total Housing Units

132

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$226,700

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$1,143

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 21610, employing approximately 6 people with a combined annual payroll of $184,000.

4

Businesses

6

Employees

$184K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 21610 vs 21667 →

ZIP 21610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21610 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21610 ranks #3 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21667 Still Pond, MD 310 1.9 mi
21678 Worton, MD 2,301 4.0 mi
21005 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 2,112 7.8 mi
21645 Kennedyville, MD 1,039 6.8 mi
21919 Earleville, MD 3,467 8.7 mi
21130 Perryman, MD 187 9.9 mi
21001 Aberdeen, MD 21,487 12.0 mi

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Pop: 12,853
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Millington, MD
Pop: 2,898
21661 standard
Rock Hall, MD
Pop: 2,653
21678 standard
Worton, MD
Pop: 2,301
21635 standard
Galena, MD
Pop: 2,098
21645 standard
Kennedyville, MD
Pop: 1,039

Related Areas

Kent County Betterton, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21610 in? ▼
ZIP code 21610 (Betterton) is located in Kent County, Maryland. Kent County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kent-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21610? ▼
ZIP code 21610 in Betterton, MD has a population of 378 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21610? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21610 is $86,250, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21610? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21610 is $226,700, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21610? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21610 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21610? ▼
ZIP code 21610 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 6 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21610? ▼
In ZIP code 21610, 72.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21610? ▼
In ZIP code 21610, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21610? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21610 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.