21538 ZIP Code – Kitzmiller, Maryland
21538 is a small ZIP code in Kitzmiller, Maryland, part of Garrett County with a population of approximately 571 residents. The median household income is $82,250 — below the Maryland average and near the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (decreasing), 5% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 17.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 7.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 9.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 37.5, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 26717, 21561, 21550.
ZIP Code 21538 Data
Population
571
Median Household Income
$82,250
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$715
Median Age
37.5
Unemployment Rate
17.3%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.3%
County
Garrett County
State
Maryland
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ZIP 21538 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21538 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 571 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $82k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $715 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.6% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.3% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 26717 – Elk Garden
- 21561 – Swanton
- 21550 – Oakland
- 21523 – Bloomington
- 21540 – Luke
- 26720 – Gormania
- 26750 – Piedmont
- 26743 – New Creek
- 21562 – Westernport
- 26726 – Keyser
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26717 | ELK GARDEN | 1,430 | $58,846 |
| 21561 | SWANTON | 2,517 | $72,159 |
| 21550 | OAKLAND | 13,640 | $61,824 |
| 21523 | BLOOMINGTON | 133 | Not provided |
| 21540 | LUKE | 94 | $63,125 |