What city is ZIP code 21635?

ZIP code 21635 is in Galena, MD (Kent County).

What county is ZIP code 21635 in?

ZIP code 21635 is mostly in Kent County, Maryland.

How many people live in ZIP code 21635?

About 2,085 people live in the 21635 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 21635

Galena, MD, Kent County

Population

2,085

Land area

30.8sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Galena

ZIP 21635 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 21635 at a glance

ZIP 21635 (Galena) is 89% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
The median household income is $101,618, close to the Maryland median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $402,000 (4% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,088 a month.

Local data for ZIP 21635

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 21635, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,618

Poverty rate

2.5%

Median home value

$402,000

Prices -5.7% in a year

Median rent

$1,088/mo

Homeownership

81.8%

Bachelor's or higher

38.2%

Median age

50.3

Average commute

26.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

192

$7.2M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.8M

49 loans

Campaign donations

$24K

20% D, 48% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 21635, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

87° / 27°F

46.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 21635, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.0%

U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts

Diabetes

13.8%

U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts

Smoking

14.4%

U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.0%

U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 21635?: ZIP code 21635 is in Galena, MD (Kent County).
What county is ZIP code 21635 in?: ZIP code 21635 is mostly in Kent County, Maryland.
How many people live in ZIP code 21635?: About 2,085 people live in the 21635 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.