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Betterton, MD
Town in Kent County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21610.
Population
391
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
397
ZIP codes
1
Betterton and its ZIP codes
Betterton at a glance
- Betterton is 38% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Betterton, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Betterton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,247
7,553 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$175M
FY 2026, $9,115 per person
PPP loans
$141K
4 loans, 21 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Betterton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
794
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
460
4.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Betterton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
ZIP codes in Betterton
1 in or overlapping Betterton. Population shown
Cities near Betterton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Still PondCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| KennedyvilleCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ButlertownCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.8 |
| WortonCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Aberdeen Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 11.1 |
| Chesapeake LandingCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1 |
| ChestertownTown | 10 mi | 2.9 |
| GalenaTown | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| PerrymanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| FairleeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| KingstownCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| CeciltonTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| AberdeenCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| CrumptonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Betterton, MD in?
- Betterton is in Kent County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Betterton, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Betterton include 21610.
- What is the population of Betterton, MD?
- About 391 people live in Betterton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Betterton?
- Nearby places include Still Pond (3.1 mi), Kennedyville (5.8 mi), Butlertown (6 mi), Worton (6.4 mi), Aberdeen Proving Ground (7.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023