ZIP code 21562

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 21562 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Westernport, MD. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 21562 ZIP code area.

21562 is the zip code for

Westernport, MD

Also in this location:
Franklin, MD
McCoole, MD
Total population
3,141▼
Housing units
1,536▼
Land area
(sq. miles)
28.98
Density
(people per sq. mile)
108.39▼
Water area
(sq. miles)
0.19

Demographic data for zip code 21562

Gender:

Male
1,514▼
Female
1,627▼
Median age
Male
43.70
Female
47.00
Gender

Households:

Total households
1,283▼
Family households
857▼
Nonfamily households
426▲
Average household size
2.36▼
Average family size
2.90▼
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
1,536▼
Occupied housing units
1,283▼
Owner-occupied
967▼
Renter-occupied
316▼
Vacant housing units
253▲
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
144▼
5 to 9 years
172▼
10 to 14 years
168▼
15 to 19 years
193▼
20 to 24 years
187▲
25 to 34 years
337▼
35 to 44 years
347▼
45 to 54 years
490▲
55 to 59 years
180▲
60 to 64 years
199▲
65 to 74 years
308▼
75 to 84 years
281▼
85 years and over
135▲
Median age
45.40▲
Age

Race:

White
3,087
Hispanic or Latino
11
Black or African American
17
Asian
3
American Indian & Alaska Native
0
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
1
Two or More Races
22
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 21562

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
2,549
Civilian labor force
1,326
Employed
1,226
Unemployed
100
Armed Forces
0
Not in labor force
1,223
Percent Unemployed
7.5%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
1,180
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
937
Carpooled
214
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
7
Other means
14
Worked at home
8
Mean travel time
29.3 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,226
Management / business / science / arts
222
Service
252
Sales / office
268
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
215
Production / transportation / material moving
269
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,226
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
65
Construction
104
Manufacturing
282
Wholesale trade
0
Retail trade
164
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
43
Information
6
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
32
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
82
Educational services / health care / social assistance
202
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
89
Public administration
75
Other services
82
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
1,226
Private wage & salary workers
1,022
Government workers
149
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
55
Unpaid family workers
0
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
1,212
Less than $10,000
156
$10,000 to $14,999
105
$15,000 to $24,999
157
$25,000 to $34,999
126
$35,000 to $49,999
159
$50,000 to $74,999
221
$75,000 to $99,999
156
$100,000 to $149,999
106
$150,000 to $199,999
21
$200,000 or more
5
Median household income
$37,679
Mean household income
$49,510
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
22.0%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 21562

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Westernport Elementary
172 Church St		(301) 359-051126710513.5
Westmar Middle
400 Philos Avenue		(301) 359-304630910910.3
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Hospitals and Medical Centers around 21562

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Garrett Cnty Memorial Hospital
251 North Fourth Street
Oakland, MD 21550		(301) 533-400072
Memorial Hospital & Med Ctr
600 Memorial Avenue
Cumberland, MD 21502		(301) 723-4000173
Sacred Heart Hospital
900 Seton Drive
Cumberland, MD 21502		(301) 723-4200249
Thomas B Finan Center
10102 Country Club Road Se
Cumberland, MD 21502		(301) 777-2240114
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Crime Rates in Westernport, MD

Crime rates in Westernport, MD:

Total
59
Violent Crime
5
Murder & Manslaughter
0
Forcible Rape
1
Robbery
0
Aggravated Assault
4
Property Crime
54
Burglary
13
Larceny & Theft
41
Motor Vehicle Theft
0
Arson
0
Westernport, MD

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