PlainZIP

Kennedyville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21645

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

1,039
11/sq mi
$86,118
Median income
$297,900
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21645 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21645 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kennedyville, Kent County, Maryland, home to just 1,039 residents across 99.0 square miles, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21645 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,118 (25% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $68,869. The poverty rate stands at 17.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. Housing costs here run $297,900 for a typical home value (33% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,172 a month; 78.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 59.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Kent County, letting you compare 21645 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 21645

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kennedyville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21645.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 21645, Kennedyville, 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

1,039

Population

99.0

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21645?

59.2

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$86,118

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$68,869

Per Capita Income

17.3%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21645 ranks nationally

Kennedyville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,118 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 79.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.9%

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

What does housing look like?

676

Total Housing Units

479

Occupied Units

197

Vacant Units

1.90

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.7%
Renter 21.3%

$297,900

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,172

Median Rent

1963

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 21645, employing approximately 263 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,423,000.

30

Businesses

263

Employees

$12.4M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 16.7%
Retail trade 4 13.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 13.3%
Manufacturing 3 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 10.0%

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 21645 vs 21667 →

ZIP 21645 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 21645 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 21645 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 21645 ranks #6 of 9 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 5.0 mi
21930 Georgetown, MD 94 5.3 mi
21919 Earleville, MD 3,467 7.0 mi
21628 Crumpton, MD 556 6.4 mi
21635 Galena, MD 2,098 6.7 mi
21678 Worton, MD 2,301 7.2 mi
21610 Betterton, MD 378 6.8 mi
21651 Millington, MD 2,898 7.4 mi
21913 Cecilton, MD 663 7.7 mi
21620 Chestertown, MD 12,853 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kent County

21620 standard
Chestertown, MD
Pop: 12,853
21651 standard
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
21610 standard
Betterton, MD
Pop: 378

Related Areas

Kent County Kennedyville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21645 in? ▼
ZIP code 21645 (Kennedyville) 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 21645? ▼
ZIP code 21645 in Kennedyville, MD has a population of 1,039 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21645? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21645 is $86,118, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21645? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21645 is $297,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21645? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21645 is White at 93.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21645? ▼
ZIP code 21645 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 263 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21645? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21645 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (4), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21645? ▼
In ZIP code 21645, 79.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.9% 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 21645? ▼
In ZIP code 21645, approximately 78.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21645? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21645 is 17.3% 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.