Queenstown, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21658
Queen Anne's County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,862
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $128,274
- Median income Above-median income area
- $483,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 43.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Queenstown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 7%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21658 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 21658 (Queenstown, MD) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.6 in 2023 to 243.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21658 covers 101.9 square miles in Queenstown, Queen Anne's County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,862 residents on file, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21658 skews affluent, with a median household income of $128,274 (12% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,960. The poverty rate is 9.4%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $483,200 (8% above the average Maryland ZIP) and median rent is $1,750; 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Queen Anne's County, so 21658 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 21658
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Queenstown, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21658.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 12
Other services (except public administration)
12 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 21658, Queenstown, 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
3,862
Population
101.9
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21658?
53.6
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
8.9%
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?
$128,274
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$58,960
Per Capita Income
9.4%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21658 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Queenstown, 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)
$128,274 Top 31% higher than 69% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,747housing units
1,747
Total Housing Units
1,404
Occupied Units
343
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$483,200
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,750
Median Rent
1986
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21658 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 176 |
| 2021 | +10.1% | 194 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 213 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 229 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 243 |
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 183 business establishments in ZIP 21658, employing approximately 1,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,454,000.
183
Businesses
1,589
Employees
$83.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 54 | 29.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 15.8% |
| Construction | 28 | 15.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.8% |
| Information | 6 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 2.7% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.2% |
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 21658 vs 21638 →
ZIP 21658 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
- 21617
Centreville (21617)
9,907 residents
- 21619 5,848
Chester (21619)
5,848 residents
- 21638 4,934
Grasonville (21638)
4,934 residents
- 21658 3,862
Queenstown (21658)
3,862 residents
- 21625 2,719
Cordova (21625)
2,719 residents
- 21679 483
Wye Mills (21679)
483 residents
- 21647 289
Mcdaniel (21647)
289 residents
- 21624 143
Claiborne (21624)
143 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21658 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21658 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21638
Grasonville (21638)
$140,086 median income
- 21658
Queenstown (21658)
$128,274 median income
- 21679
Wye Mills (21679)
$119,821 median income
- 21617
Centreville (21617)
$116,898 median income
- 21647
Mcdaniel (21647)
$113,472 median income
- 21619
Chester (21619)
$107,639 median income
- 21624
Claiborne (21624)
$89,375 median income
- 21601
Easton (21601)
$83,680 median income
- 21625
Cordova (21625)
$83,250 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21658 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21658, 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 (3,862 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 21658 in?
ZIP code 21658 (Queenstown) is located in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. Queen Anne's County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/queen-annes-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21658?
ZIP code 21658 in Queenstown, MD has a population of 3,862 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21658?
The median household income in ZIP 21658 is $128,274, which is 68% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21658?
The median home value in ZIP 21658 is $483,200, which is 74% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21658?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21658 is White at 68.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21658?
ZIP code 21658 has 183 business establishments employing approximately 1,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21658?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21658 are: Retail trade (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Construction (28). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21658?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21658 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 21658?
In ZIP code 21658, 68.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.6% 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 21658?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21658 is 34.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21658?
In ZIP code 21658, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21658?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21658 is 9.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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