ZIP Code 21542, MD
Living in 21542
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute80
Public Transit3
Affordability91
Public Safety75
Airports19
Hospitals68
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
687Population+167 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-13 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate47%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-22% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military1%
Sales and office26%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle3%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$2.8k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$536Median Monthly Rent+$162 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke5%
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas2%
Utility gas61%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in 21542
United States45
Maryland43
Cumberland Metro Area31
Allegany County41
Property Crime in 21542
United States48
Maryland38
Cumberland Metro Area42
Allegany County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 16 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 12 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 11 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 3 | 4 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 21542
Inland Flooding35
Tornado9
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 21542, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 21542, MD
Salem School
9 miles, NW
Oakgrove Amish Parochial School
10 miles, N
Bishop Walsh School
10 miles, NE
Beginnings Montessori School
10 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 21542, MD
Frostburg State University
4 miles, N
University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown
47 miles, N
Shenandoah University
52 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 21542, MD
Thomas B Finan Center
12 miles, E
Western Maryland Regional Medical Center
12 miles, E
Potomac Valley Hospital
13 miles, S
Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center
15 miles, N
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 21542, MD
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport
53 miles, NW
North Central West Virginia Airport
71 miles, W
Washington Dulles International Airport
91 miles, SE