21542 ZIP Code — Midland, MD
Allegany County, Maryland
ZIP code 21542 is located in Midland, Maryland, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 0.02 square miles and serves a population of 167 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.
167
population
0.02
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21542 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21542
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21542. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Midland | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 167 |
| Population density | 8,350 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 001 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5895 |
| Longitude | -78.9475 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 240/301 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.6% | 49.9% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 33.2% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.9% | 14.9% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 2.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
167
Population
8,350
People per sq mi
21.7
Median age
$0
Median household income
$9,654
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$734
Median monthly rent
31.7%
Home ownership
47.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
Unemployment
26
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
11
Under 5
8
12
5–9
9
9
10–14
6
9
15–19
7
12
20–24
9
21
25–34
16
6
35–44
5
3
45–54
3
2
55–59
2
5
60–64
3
2
65–74
2
3
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 58 | 34.7% |
| 18 and over | 109 | 65.3% |
| 65 and over | 9 | 5.4% |
| Median age | 21.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.4%
Two or more races
9.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 151 | 90.4% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 9.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 50.6% | 49.9% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.7% | 33.2% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.9% | 14.9% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 2.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
23.3%
$10k–$15k
20.0%
$15k–$25k
18.3%
$25k–$35k
11.7%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 23.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 20.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 18.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
36.8%
$50k–$100k
42.1%
$500k–$1M
21.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $734 |
| Owner occupied | 31.7% |
| Renter occupied | 68.3% |
| Vacant | 10.4% |
| Single-family detached | 43.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 28.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 28.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 58.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 13.3% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 26.7% |
| Electricity | 50.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 13.3% |
| Wood | 5.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 26.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 18 | 30.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 23 | 38.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 44 | 73.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9 | 15.0% |
| Average household size | 2.78 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.3% | 32.8% |
| Married | 38.9% | 37.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 29.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
80.0%
Some college, no degree
17.3%
Associate's degree
1.3%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 7 | 10.6% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 23 | 34.8% |
| High school | 22 | 33.3% |
| College / grad school | 14 | 21.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
48.5%
Professional & management
25.0%
Manufacturing
17.6%
Education & healthcare
7.4%
Public administration
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 48.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 33.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 98.5% |
| Government | 1.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.3% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 4.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
47.9%
Under 18 years
51.7%
18 and over
45.9%
Married-couple families
50.0%
Female-led households
44.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.0% |
| Retirement income | 16.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 26.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 75.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 29.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.1% |
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.9% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.8% |
| Under 18 | 15.5% |
| 18–64 years | 15.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 11.4% |
| Public insurance | 88.6% |
| No insurance | 6.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 148 | 88.6% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 167 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 167 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 150 | 89.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7 | 4.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.9% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21542
What city is ZIP code 21542 in?
ZIP code 21542 is primarily assigned to Midland, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21542 in?
ZIP code 21542 falls within Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21542?
48% of residents in ZIP code 21542 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 21542 family-oriented?
35% of residents in ZIP code 21542 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 21542 mostly rentals?
68% of occupied units in ZIP code 21542 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 21542?
ZIP code 21542 has an estimated population of 167 residents, with a density of 7,591 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 21542 in?
ZIP code 21542 observes the EST timezone.