PlainZIP

Worton, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21678

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

2,301
24/sq mi
$71,023
Median income
$319,000
Median home value
27.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
24
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21678 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21678 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 97.5 square miles in Worton, Kent County, Maryland. The area is home to 2,301 residents, producing a population density of 24 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21678 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21678 sits at $71,023 (38% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $47,603. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $319,000 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $2,033 per month, and 91.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21678 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kent County, so you can benchmark 21678 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 21678

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21678.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21678, Worton, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,301

Population

97.5

Area (sq mi)

24

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21678?

50.6

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 61.8%
African American 32.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$71,023

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$47,603

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21678 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,023 48th percentile higher than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.9%

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

What does housing look like?

987

Total Housing Units

789

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$319,000

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$2,033

Median Rent

1988

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

+14.9%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21678 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.4% 147
2020 +7.9% 158
2021 +5.6% 167
2022 +14.9% 192
2024 — 213

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 41 business establishments in ZIP 21678, employing approximately 217 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,153,000.

41

Businesses

217

Employees

$11.2M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 24.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 19.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 14.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.8%

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 21678 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 21678 ranks #2 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 21678 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 21678 ranks #4 of 5 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
21610 Betterton, MD 378 4.0 mi
21667 Still Pond, MD 310 3.4 mi
21620 Chestertown, MD 12,853 6.9 mi
21645 Kennedyville, MD 1,039 7.2 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
21635 standard
Galena, MD
Pop: 2,098
21645 standard
Kennedyville, MD
Pop: 1,039
21610 standard
Betterton, MD
Pop: 378

Related Areas

Kent County Worton, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21678 in? ▼
ZIP code 21678 (Worton) 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 21678? ▼
ZIP code 21678 in Worton, MD has a population of 2,301 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21678? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21678 is $71,023, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21678? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21678 is $319,000, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21678? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21678 is White at 61.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21678? ▼
ZIP code 21678 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 217 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21678? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21678 are: Construction (10), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (8), Professional, scientific, and technical services (6). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21678? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21678 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 21678? ▼
In ZIP code 21678, 65.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.9% 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 21678? ▼
In ZIP code 21678, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21678? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21678 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Worton, MD

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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