21520 ZIP Code – Accident, Maryland
ZIP code 21520 is a small ZIP code located in Accident, Maryland, within Garrett County with a population of approximately 2,056 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,708, which is below the Maryland average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $287,100, near the national average, with 80.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $720 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.3%, well below the national average. About 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. An estimated 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 39.4, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 21531, 21541, 21536.
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ZIP 21520 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21520 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,056 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $287k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $720 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.4 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.5% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21531 – Friendsville
- 21541 – Mc Henry
- 21536 – Grantsville
- 15411 – Addison
- 21561 – Swanton
- 15540 – Fort Hill
- 15459 – Markleysburg
- 15562 – Springs
- 15565 – West Salisbury
- 15424 – Confluence
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21531 | FRIENDSVILLE | 2,014 | $56,250 |
| 21541 | MC HENRY | 1,682 | $58,519 |
| 21536 | GRANTSVILLE | 3,945 | $60,455 |
| 15411 | ADDISON | 701 | $62,976 |
| 21561 | SWANTON | 2,517 | $72,159 |