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Kingstown, MD
Census-designated place in Queen Anne's County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21620.
Population
1,713
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
756
ZIP codes
1
Kingstown and its ZIP codes
Kingstown at a glance
- The median household income is $93,625, 10% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,000 (30% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,536 a month.
Local data for Kingstown, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kingstown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$93,625
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$293,000
Median rent
$1,536/mo
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
49.4%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
28.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (408), Irish Americans (280), Mexican Americans (75).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Queen Anne's County. PPP loans are for Kingstown.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,331
16,289 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,365
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$435M
FY 2026, $8,724 per person
PPP loans
$34.1M
417 loans, 4,069 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kingstown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kingstown, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
869
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,675
7.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kingstown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Kingstown
1 in or overlapping Kingstown. Population shown
Cities near Kingstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChestertownTown | 1.2 mi | 2.9 |
| WortonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Church HillTown | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| ButlertownCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| FairleeCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.8 |
| CrumptonCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Chesapeake LandingCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| KennedyvilleCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.5 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Still PondCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| EdesvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| TolchesterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SudlersvilleTown | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| BarclayTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| CentrevilleTown | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| BettertonTown | 11 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kingstown, MD in?
- Kingstown is in Queen Anne's County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Kingstown, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kingstown include 21620.
- What is the population of Kingstown, MD?
- About 1,713 people live in Kingstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kingstown?
- Nearby places include Chestertown (1.2 mi), Worton (5.3 mi), Church Hill (5.5 mi), Butlertown (5.9 mi), Fairlee (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023