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Talbot County, MD
6 cities and towns and 15 ZIP codes in Talbot County, Maryland.
Population
37,917
Land area
269sq mi
People per sq mi
141
ZIP codes
15
Cities and towns in Talbot County
Talbot County at a glance
- Talbot County is 78% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $84,811 a year, 18% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $409,700 and median rent is $1,256 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Easton (17,308), St. Michaels (1,240) and Trappe (1,055).
Local data for Talbot County, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Talbot County, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,811
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$409,700
Prices +3.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,256/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
42.0%
Median age
51.2
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,527), Irish Americans (6,224), Italian Americans (1,746).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$138M
1,868 loans, 17,456 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1.2M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Talbot County, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Talbot County, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
792
Most often 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 zone47 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Talbot County, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.1%
U.S. 33.3% -3.2 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Talbot County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Talbot County, MD?
- Easton is the largest city or town in Talbot County, with about 17,308 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Talbot County?
- Talbot County includes 15 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 21601, 21612, 21624, 21625, 21647.
- What is the population of Talbot County, MD?
- About 37,917 people live in Talbot County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Talbot County?
- Talbot County borders Queen Anne's County, Caroline County, Dorchester County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023