Preston, Maryland

Preston: human settlement in Caroline County, Maryland, United States of America.

About

Preston is a city located in the county of Caroline in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 719 and a population density of 509 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 700 inhabitants.

The city was created 134 years ago in 1891.

Quick Facts about Preston

Population 700 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Maryland (United States)
County Caroline County
Postal code 21655
Phone Area Codes 410
Area 1.41 km2
Latitude & Longitude 38.7126,-75.9099
Altitude 46 feet / 14 meters
Establishment January 01, 1892 (134 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 14:23:09 (9th November 2026)
Density 496 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -2.64% (2010-2020)
Weather 61℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Preston is located at 38°42'45"N 75°54'36"W (38.7126200, -75.9099400).

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Weather

61°F
Sunny
9 to 18 mph NW Monday

Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

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Official website of Preston

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Preston decreased by 2.64% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 719 - census
2011 716 -0.42% estimation process
2012 708 -1.12% estimation process
2013 705 -0.42% estimation process
2014 700 -0.71% estimation process
2015 699 -0.14% estimation process
2016 704 0.72% estimation process
2017 704 0% estimation process
2018 704 0% estimation process
2019 703 -0.14% estimation process
2020 700 -0.43% estimation process
Preston zip code is 21655. County name: Caroline, County fips: 24011
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People born in Preston (1)

American fashion model Jean Patchett was born in Preston

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Preston, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
162168 Chesapeake College Wye Mills (MD) 21679-0008

Nearby Transit Stations (19)

Rail and bus stations connected to Preston, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
ESN Easton Airport, Maryland 29137 Newman Road BUS
CDE Cambridge, Maryland 100 Heron Boulevard BUS
KNT Kent Island, MD 3206 Main Street BUS
SLY Salisbury, Maryland 350 Cypress St. BUS
SLS Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland 547E Riverside Drive BUS

Closest post offices linked to Preston.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Preston Post Office Preston (MD) 21655

Other cities in Caroline County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Caroline County , MD.

City Name Population Title
Denton 4,538 Town in Maryland, United States
Boonsboro 3,655 Town in Washington County, Maryland, United States
Federalsburg 2,658 Town of the United States
Greensboro 1,878 Town located on the banks of the Choptank River in Caroline County, Maryland
Ridgely 1,655 Town in Maryland, United States