21502 ZIP Code – Cumberland, Maryland
ZIP code 21502 is a large ZIP code located in Cumberland, Maryland, within Allegany County with a population of approximately 41,291 residents. At $56,958, the median household income here runs well below the Maryland average and below the U.S. average. At $147,300, median home values run well below the national average, with 72.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $738 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing), 12% apartments (stable), 6% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.1% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 20.3%, below the national average. The median age is 43.1, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 26767, 21524, 21529.
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ZIP 21502 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21502 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $147k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $738 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.3% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26767 – Wiley Ford
- 21524 – Corriganville
- 21529 – Ellerslie
- 26753 – Ridgeley
- 21560 – Spring Gap
- 21545 – Mount Savage
- 15564 – Wellersburg
- 15545 – Hyndman
- 26719 – Fort Ashby
- 21532 – Frostburg
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26767 | WILEY FORD | 534 | $97,768 |
| 21524 | CORRIGANVILLE | 740 | $70,885 |
| 21529 | ELLERSLIE | 575 | $43,929 |
| 26753 | RIDGELEY | 5,751 | $72,375 |
| 21560 | SPRING GAP | Not provided | Not provided |