The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21667 sells for about $487,134, or $275 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 64 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,400 a month.
ZIP 21667
The housing market in 21667 is characterized by low inventory and stable pricing, reflecting its rural nature. Most metrics for this specific ZIP are not published at the ZCTA level, requiring reliance on broader county-level trends for market context.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle, including retirees and remote workers who prioritize proximity to waterfront amenities over urban convenience.
Median prices moved up 4.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 64 days on market with 2.3 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 4.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21667, Kent County MD
The area is subject to regional flood and wind risks common to the Chesapeake Bay coastal plain.
Economic momentum is driven by regional agricultural, maritime, and educational sectors, with ongoing residential development projects in the surrounding county.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling toward regional employment hubs in Annapolis or the Baltimore-Washington corridor via major highway arteries.
The area offers access to rural landscapes, waterfront activities along the Chesapeake Bay tributaries, and local parks within the broader Kent and Queen Anne's County region.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand, with a mix of long-term residential leases and seasonal/vacation rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, tourism, and small-scale commercial services, with significant employment support from nearby regional hubs.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicle use, with limited public transit infrastructure serving this rural geography.
Development is primarily focused on low-density residential growth and small-scale commercial improvements within the county's master plan.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic assessments based on market value, adhering to state-mandated property tax guidelines.
Parcels are subject to county-level school and general service district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with market health remaining stable but sensitive to regional weather events.
Maryland operates as a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides extensive recreational access for boating and fishing.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.