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21536

Maryland · 3,833 residents · 97.9 sq mi
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With 3,833 people, ZIP 21536 is a ZIP code in Garrett County. At a median age of 47.7, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 0% of people in this ZIP code were born outside the United States. Median rent is $664 a month. Owners hold 76% of the housing stock. Among the 11 ZIP codes in Garrett County, 21536 ranks 4th by median household income.

$64,205
US average: $82,259
$35,095
US average: $44,673
$201,300
US average: $376,019
18.4%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
97.9 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
16.4%
Age 65+
24.4%
47.3%
52.7%
2.25 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(3,783)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(31)
3
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
3.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Garrett County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 11HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
21520$59,852
21521$64,194
21523$59,063
21531$63,750
In context

ZIP 21536 compared with Garrett County

MeasureZIP 21536Garrett CountyDifference
Median household income$64,205$67,6885% lower
Median home value$201,300$235,30014% lower
Homes that are rented24.2%20.3%+4.0 pts
Bachelor's degree or higher18.4%25.9%−7.5 pts
Poverty rate14.1%11.2%+2.9 pts
Foreign-born residents0.5%1.4%−0.9 pts
Median age47.748.30.6 years younger
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 21536?

ZIP code 21536 has about 3,833 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21536?

The typical household in ZIP code 21536 earns about $64,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 21536 expensive?

In ZIP code 21536, the median home is worth about $201,300, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 21536?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 21536 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21536?

About 14.1% of people in ZIP code 21536 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024