21601 ZIP Code
Easton, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21601 |
| City/Town: | Easton |
| County: | Talbot |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,589 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,434 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,914 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,304 |
| Median Home Value: | $348,700 |
| Land Area: | 107.1 sq miles
277.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 19.6 sq miles
50.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.7925, -76.0879 |
Population Information (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,589 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,042 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,547 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,044 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,519 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,305 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 988 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 957 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,694 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,298 | 9.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,660 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,438 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,751 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,166 | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,260 | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,509 | 6.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $348,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,180 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,304 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,211 | 90.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,093 | 9.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,808 | 66.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,403 | 33.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,776 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 508 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,018 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,268 | 24.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,369 | 19.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,441 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,839 | 21.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,333 | 18.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,434 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $114,395 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,579 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,914 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,850 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,591 | 98.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 220 | 2.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,600 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,110 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,598 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 826 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 57 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,627 | 74.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,469 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 158 | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 344 | 1.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 625 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,366 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,282 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,894 | 8.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 521 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 101 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,272 | 5.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 545 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 320 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 720 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 802 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 910 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,520 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,376 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,644 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 976 | 9.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,398 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,755 | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 736 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 80 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 171 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 295 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,464 | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 83 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,054 | 10.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 824 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 110 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 939 | 8.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 353 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 69 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 506 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,678 | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,635 | 24.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,159 | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 530 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 651 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,114 | 93.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,527 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,031 | 46.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,088 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,760 | 66.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,484 | 43.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,430 | 33.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 505 | 4.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 351 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,198 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,972 | 70.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 828 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 383 | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 412 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 901 | 8.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 169 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 323 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 316 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 565 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,048 | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,857 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,874 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,197 | 10.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 800 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,036 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 438 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,489 | 13.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 175 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,159 | 10.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,834 | 25.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,442 | 39.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,031 | 18.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 663 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,844 | 27.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 716 | 7.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,638 | 55.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 817 | 8.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 64 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 90 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,025 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,337 | 32.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,738 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,111 | 20.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 200 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 107 | 1.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 257 | 3.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 232 | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,900 | 27.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,421 | 35.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,119 | 16.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 572 | 8.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21601 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,988 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $675 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,180 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.38 |
Households (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,211 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,550 | 44.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,456 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,628 | 15.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,274 | 32.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,429 | 23.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,530 | 44.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,944 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,788 | 31.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,780 | 53.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 491 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 760 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,593 | 29.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,748 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 320 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 244 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,235 | 47.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 835 | 17.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,114 | 23.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,985 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,549 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,202 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,983 | 17.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 145 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,727 | 43.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,111 | 53.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,442 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,850 | 12.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,709 | 60.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,113 | 39.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 480 | 16.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 28 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21601 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,713 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 327 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,876 | 573.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,876 | 573.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,876 | 573.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 324 | 99.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 30 | 9.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,188 | 363.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 52 | 15.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,545 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,303 | 90.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,242 | 9.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,517 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 528 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 157 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21601 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,211 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,493 | 93.0% | 89.4% |
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