21619 ZIP Code
Chester, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21619 |
| City/Town: | Chester |
| County: | Queen Anne's |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,776 |
| Median Household Income: | $94,815 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,209 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,882 |
| Median Home Value: | $438,000 |
| Land Area: | 9.3 sq miles
24.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9424, -76.2657 |
Population Information (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,776 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,780 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 2,996 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 49.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 459 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 229 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 161 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 298 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 219 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 743 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 534 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 715 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 553 | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 551 | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 810 | 14.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 414 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 90 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $438,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,794 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,882 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,389 | 82.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 493 | 17.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,776 | 74.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 613 | 25.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,410 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 69 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 289 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,076 | 24.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,116 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 373 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,014 | 23.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 473 | 10.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21619 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $94,815 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $137,336 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $114,574 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,209 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,070 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,997 | 97.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 73 | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,778 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,084 | 69.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 544 | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 369 | 12.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,785 | 82.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 435 | 7.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 59 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 227 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 270 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 250 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 239 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 29 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 210 | 3.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21619 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 100 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 63 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 65 | 2.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 112 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 181 | 7.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 387 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 387 | 16.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 416 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 188 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 490 | 20.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21619 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,473 | 82.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 126 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 61 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 44 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 35 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 241 | 8.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21619 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 10 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 370 | 12.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 211 | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 276 | 9.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 112 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 117 | 3.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 115 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 437 | 14.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 534 | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 335 | 11.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 174 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 262 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.2% | 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 (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,326 | 92.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 3,809 | 65.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,493 | 43.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 449 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21619 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,802 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 958 | 40.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 729 | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 59 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 77 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 272 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21619 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,819 | 63.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 347 | 12.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 78 | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 318 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 100 | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 166 | 5.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 54 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21619 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 511 | 17.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 254 | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 639 | 22.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 619 | 21.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 297 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 236 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 176 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 27 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 123 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21619 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 37 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 199 | 6.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 598 | 20.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,250 | 43.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 731 | 25.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 67 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21619 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 162 | 6.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 270 | 11.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,746 | 73.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 182 | 7.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21619 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 49 | 2.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 670 | 28.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 960 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 710 | 29.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21619 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 51 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 13 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 25 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 267 | 15.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 780 | 43.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 537 | 30.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 103 | 5.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21619 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,478 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $799 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,794 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.38 |
Households (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,389 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,229 | 51.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 265 | 11.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 386 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 601 | 25.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 566 | 23.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 892 | 37.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21619 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,264 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 532 | 23.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,337 | 59.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 60 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 298 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 710 | 31.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21619 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 824 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 27 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 95 | 11.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 210 | 25.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 182 | 22.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 310 | 37.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,780 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 378 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,775 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 812 | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 22 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 539 | 66.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 251 | 30.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21619 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,044 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 666 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 335 | 50.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 331 | 49.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 103 | 15.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21619 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,458 | 94.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 41 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 318 | 775.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 318 | 775.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 318 | 775.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 16 | 39.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 140 | 341.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 121 | 295.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21619 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,317 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 4,937 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 380 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 190 | 3.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 31 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 31 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 128 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21619 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,389 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,308 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Chester, MD21619