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Preston, MD
Town in Caroline County, Maryland.
Population
852
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,553
ZIP codes
0
Preston and its ZIP codes
Preston at a glance
- Preston is about 2.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,000, 4% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $267,000 (36% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,629 a month.
Local data for Preston, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Preston, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,000
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$267,000
Median rent
$1,629/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
25.2%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (156), German Americans (121), Italian Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Caroline County. PPP loans are for Preston.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,633
9,016 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$210M
FY 2026, $6,305 per person
How people get to work
Preston, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Preston, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
738
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 29°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Preston, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Preston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChoptankCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| HurlockTown | 6.5 mi | 2.7 |
| FederalsburgTown | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| SecretaryTown | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| East New MarketTown | 8.2 mi | 0.4 |
| TrappeTown | 8.6 mi | 2.7 |
| WillistonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| EastonTown | 9.9 mi | 11.5 |
| EldoradoTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| CordovaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| BrookviewTown | 12 mi | 0 |
| DentonTown | 12 mi | 5.3 |
| West DentonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AlgonquinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| HillsboroTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| OxfordTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Preston, MD in?
- Preston is in Caroline County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Preston, MD?
- About 852 people live in Preston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Preston?
- Nearby places include Choptank (3 mi), Hurlock (6.5 mi), Federalsburg (7.5 mi), Secretary (7.6 mi), East New Market (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023