21562 Zip Code Profile

21562 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Westernport, Maryland. Median household income here ($27,685) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($85,500) are significantly above average for the Cumberland metro area.

The average family income here is $41,223/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 21562 is $34,356.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 21562 earn an average of $31,691/year. Women earn only $16,073/year.

1,157 people in 21562 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 21562? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.0 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 1,514 men and 1,627 women. The median age for men is 44 while for women the median age is 47.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,199 people (out of the 3,141 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,273 homes, and 66 businesses every day. 77 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

21562 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Pyongyang, North Korea!) and -79 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 820 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 3,141
• White Population: 3,119
• Black Population: 31
• Hispanic Population: 11
• Asian Population: 6
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 11
• Male Population: 1,514
• Female Population: 1,627
• Median Age: 45
• Median Age of Males: 44
• Median Age of Females: 47

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: South Atlantic
• State: Maryland
• CBSA Type: Metropolitan
• CBSA Name: Cumberland MD-WV
• County: Allegany
• City: Westernport
• Longitude: -79.0
• Latitude: 39.4
• Elevation: 820 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 301

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,157
• Drive alone: 864
• Carpool: 192
• Public transit: 6
• Ride bikes or walk: 77


• Average commute time: 27.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 44
•    5 - 9: 269
•    10 - 14: 173
•    15 - 19: 142
•    20 - 24: 50
•    25 - 29: 58
•    30 - 34: 156
•    35 - 39: 51
•    40 - 44: 41
•    45 - 59: 68
•    60 - 89: 33
•    90 plus: 72

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $85,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $37,679
• Businesses: 64
• Employees: 545
• Annual Payroll: $15,827,000
• Average Family Income: $41,223
• Median Family Income: $27,685
• Average Income for Men: $31,691
• Average Income for Women: $16,073

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 06
• Congressional District Land Area: 3062.0
• Sr Senator: Barbara A. Mikulski (D)
• Jr Senator: Benjamin L. Cardin (D)
• US House Representative: John K. Delaney (D)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 001
• State FIPS Code: 24

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View all schools in Westernport

Primary Schools

Westernport Elementary

172 Church St

Westernport, MD 21562

(301) 359-0511

Middle Schools

Westmar Middle

400 Philos Avenue

Westernport, MD 21562

(301) 359-3046