ZIP Code 21529 -- Ellerslie, MD

Allegany | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 50% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.

Quick Overview

Population
514
Unknown
Median Income
$37,240
Home Value
$163,300
Median Rent
$830
Median Age
54.30
Diversity Index
11.70
Very Low
Cost of Living
62.7
significantly below average
Unemployment
9.8%

About ZIP Code 21529

ZIP code 21529 in Ellerslie, Maryland is a unknown area with a population of 514. The median household income is $37,240, which is This is 50% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $163,300, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.4x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 62.7 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 54.30 years. Approximately 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Allegany, MD.

Population & Age

Total Population
514
Median Age
54.30
Male Population
291
56.6%
Female Population
223
43.4%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
11.70 Very Low
White
93.8%
Black or African American
0.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Asian
0.0%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
6.2%
Other Race
0.0%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$37,240
Mean Household Income
$59,473
Per Capita Income
$34,790
Below Poverty Line
16.3%

This is 50% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$163,300
Median Rent
$830
Total Housing Units
318
Occupied Units
291
Vacant Units
27
8.5% vacancy
Median Year Built
1962
Owner Occupied
70.5%
Renter Occupied
29.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.4x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 70.5% Renter 29.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 79.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree 2.1%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
297
Employment Rate
90.2%
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
91.8%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.9%

Cost of Living Index

62.7
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 21529 is 37.3% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Allegany

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
21502 Cresaptown 41,015 $60,725
21532 Frostburg 13,647 $63,690
21562 Mccoole 3,032 $47,500
21539 Lonaconing 1,975 $57,708
21545 Mount savage 1,694 $60,264
21557 Rawlings 1,481 $34,936

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 21529

ZIP code 21529 (Ellerslie, MD) has a total population of 514 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 54.30 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 21529 is $37,240 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 50% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 21529 is primarily located in Ellerslie, Maryland (MD). It falls within Allegany County.

The median home value in ZIP code 21529 is $163,300, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $830.

The median age in ZIP code 21529 is 54.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 21529 has a cost of living index of 62.66 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 21529, 6.39% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 2.05% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 21529 is 9.76%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 1.87% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.