Easton
Town in Talbot County, Maryland
Easton is a town in Talbot County, Maryland, with 17,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 23 ft (7 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cordova, 7.4 miles NE.
- 17,101residents (2020 Census)
- 23 ftelevation · 7 m
- 11.5 sq miland area · 29.8 km²
- 1,486 / sq mipopulation density
- 21601ZIP code
About Easton
Easton is an incorporated town in and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States. The population was 17,101 at the 2020 census, with an estimated population of 17,342 in 2022. The primary ZIP Code is 21601, and the secondary is 21606. The primary phone exchange is 822, the auxiliary exchanges are 690, 819, 820, 763, and 770, and the area code is 410.
Easton may be named because of its location east of Saint Michaels; however, it is more likely that it was named after Easton in Somerset, England.
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Living in Easton
- Median household income
- $74,653
- Median home value
- $358,900
- Median rent
- $1,197/mo
- Median age
- 45.8
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Easton had 17,101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,486 per sq mi (574 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Easton at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Talbot County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 17,101 (2020) |
| Land area | 11.51 sq mi (29.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7763° N, 76.0705° W |
| ZIP code | 21601 |
| Official website | town-eastonmd.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2424475 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Easton
- Cordova7.4 mi NE
- Trappe7.9 mi S
- Oxford8.1 mi SW
- St. Michaels8.2 mi W
- Choptank9.2 mi SE
- Preston9.9 mi SE
- Queen Anne11.7 mi NE
- Hillsboro11.9 mi NE
- Williston12.4 mi E
- Algonquin12.9 mi S
- Secretary13.4 mi SE
- Grasonville14.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Easton
What county is Easton in?
Easton is in Talbot County, Maryland.
What is the population of Easton, MD?
17,101 people lived in Easton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Easton, MD?
The ZIP code of Easton is 21601.
What is the elevation of Easton?
23 feet (7 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Easton?
Cordova (7.4 mi), Trappe (7.9 mi), Oxford (8.1 mi), St. Michaels (8.2 mi), Choptank (9.2 mi).
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