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 Moderate-density area
- $71,023
- Median income Near-median income area
- $319,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 97.5 square miles in Worton, Kent County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,301 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21678 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,023 (38% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,603. The poverty rate is 8.9%, with unemployment at 0.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $319,000 (29% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $2,033; owner occupancy is 91.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kent County, so 21678 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 21678
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Worton, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21678.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 21678, Worton, 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
2,301
Population
97.5
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21678?
50.6
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$71,023
Median Household Income
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$47,603
Per Capita Income
8.9%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21678 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Worton, 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)
$71,023 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
987housing units
987
Total Housing Units
789
Occupied Units
198
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$319,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21678 vs 21610 →
ZIP 21678 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21620
Chestertown (21620)
12,853 residents
- 21678 2,301
Worton (21678)
2,301 residents
- 21645 1,039
Kennedyville (21645)
1,039 residents
- 21610 378
Betterton (21610)
378 residents
- 21667 310
Still Pond (21667)
310 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21678 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21678 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21610
Betterton (21610)
$86,250 median income
- 21645
Kennedyville (21645)
$86,118 median income
- 21620
Chestertown (21620)
$80,530 median income
- 21678
Worton (21678)
$71,023 median income
- 21667
Still Pond (21667)
$64,122 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21678, 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 (2,301 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Kent County
Related Areas
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.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 21678's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 21678 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Worton, MD ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.