21719 ZIP Code — Cascade, MD

Washington County, Maryland

ZIP code 21719 is located in Cascade, Maryland, within Washington County. It covers approximately 4.14 square miles and serves a population of 1,145 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21719

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,479. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 21719 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,145

population

4.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21719 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21719

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21719. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cascade	Acceptable
Cascade	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21780 Sabillasville (2.4 mi) 17214 Blue Ridge Summit (3.1 mi) 21783 Smithsburg (5.6 mi) 17268 Waynesboro (8.3 mi) 21788 Thurmont (8.4 mi) 21727 Emmitsburg (8.7 mi) 17320 Fairfield (8.8 mi) 21742 Hagerstown (9 mi) 17237 Mont Alto (10 mi) 21778 Rocky Ridge (10.7 mi) 21773 Myersville (11.6 mi) 21746 Hagerstown (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,145
Population density	277 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	4.14 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.7026
Longitude	-77.4967
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	32.2%	40.3%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	23.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	5.6%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,145

Population

277

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$74,479

Median household income

$37,633

Per capita income

$235,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

539

Housing units

16.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	257	22.4%
18 and over	888	77.6%
65 and over	191	16.7%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Black or African American 3%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,105	96.5%
Black or African American	34	3%
Asian	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.2%	40.3%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	42.0%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	22.6%	23.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	5.6%	13.4%

Under $10k 8.4%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 5.0%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.2%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.4%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	5.0%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.2%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	10.3%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$74,479

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 53.8%

$300k–$500k 13.1%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	26.2%
Single-family detached	71.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	52.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	3.2%
3 bedrooms	72.4%
4 bedrooms	9.9%
5+ bedrooms	10.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	47.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.1%
Electricity	64.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Fuel oil	19.6%
Wood	6.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	48.0%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	76	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	131	31.3%
Households with children under 18	115	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	152	36.3%
Average household size	2.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	22.6%
Married	46.7%	43.7%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	9.1%
Divorced	9.7%	24.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 27.4%

Associate's degree 1.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.8%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	16.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	1.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	159	81.5%
High school	32	16.4%
College / grad school	1	0.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.0%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Construction 19.0%

Public administration 9.0%

Manufacturing 8.7%

Wholesale trade 6.8%

Information 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 1.9%

Professional & management 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.2%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.2%
Production & transportation	16.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.7

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.8%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	27.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	15.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.9%
65 and over	60.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	29.0%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,088	95.0%
Spanish	3	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,127	98.4%
Born in same state	1,109	96.9%
Born in different state	622	54.3%
Foreign born	18	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.6%
Not a US citizen	18	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	139	12.1%
Arab	103	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	5.4%
Polish	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.6%
Internet access	85.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21719

What city is ZIP code 21719 in?

ZIP code 21719 is primarily assigned to Cascade, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21719 in?

ZIP code 21719 falls within Washington County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21719 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 21719 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 21719?

ZIP code 21719 has an estimated population of 1,145 residents, with a density of 277 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21719?

The median home value in ZIP code 21719 is $235,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21719?

The median household income in ZIP code 21719 is $74,479, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21719 in?

ZIP code 21719 observes the EST timezone.