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Easton, MD
Town in Talbot County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21601.
Population
17,308
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,509
ZIP codes
1
Easton and its ZIP codes
Easton at a glance
- Easton is about 2.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 84th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $74,653, 28% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $358,900 (15% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,197 a month.
Local data for Easton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Easton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,653
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$358,900
Median rent
$1,197/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
38.0%
Median age
45.8
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,463), Irish Americans (2,448), Guatemalan Americans (890).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Talbot County. PPP loans are for Easton.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,230
18,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$102,548
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $12,012 per person
PPP loans
$110M
1,187 loans, 13,644 jobs reported
How people get to work
Easton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home13.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Easton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
792
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,771
9.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Easton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
11.6%
U.S. 12.8% -1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Easton
1 in or overlapping Easton. Population shown
Cities near Easton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.9 |
| TrappeTown | 8.1 mi | 2.7 |
| St. MichaelsTown | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| OxfordTown | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| ChoptankCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 0.2 |
| PrestonTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Queen AnneTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| HillsboroTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| WillistonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AlgonquinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| SecretaryTown | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| GrasonvilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| West DentonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DentonTown | 15 mi | 5.3 |
| East New MarketTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Tilghman IslandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Easton, MD in?
- Easton is in Talbot County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Easton, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Easton include 21601.
- What is the population of Easton, MD?
- About 17,308 people live in Easton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Easton?
- Nearby places include Cordova (7.3 mi), Trappe (8.1 mi), St. Michaels (8.2 mi), Oxford (8.5 mi), Choptank (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023