21531 ZIP Code – Friendsville, Maryland
ZIP code 21531 is a small ZIP code located in Friendsville, Maryland, within Garrett County with a population of approximately 2,014 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $56,250, which is well below the Maryland average and below the national figure. At $181,100, median home values run below the national average, with 84.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $759 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.0%, above the national average. An estimated 16.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. The median age is 48.8, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21520, 21541, 15411.
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ZIP 21531 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21531 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,014 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $56k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $181k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $759 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.0% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.8% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21520 – Accident
- 21541 – Mc Henry
- 15411 – Addison
- 15459 – Markleysburg
- 26525 – Bruceton Mills
- 15424 – Confluence
- 26519 – Albright
- 15440 – Gibbon Glade
- 21536 – Grantsville
- 15437 – Farmington
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21520 | ACCIDENT | 2,056 | $67,708 |
| 21541 | MC HENRY | 1,682 | $58,519 |
| 15411 | ADDISON | 701 | $62,976 |
| 15459 | MARKLEYSBURG | 1,793 | $74,792 |
| 26525 | BRUCETON MILLS | 8,079 | $90,394 |