Garrett County, MD ZIP Codes
Maryland (MD) · 9 ZIP codes · 9 cities
9
ZIP codes
28,702
population (2021)
-4.6%
pop change since 2010
24023
FIPS code
Garrett County ZIP code map
About Garrett County
Garrett County is located in Maryland and contains 9 ZIP codes across 9 cities and communities.
The county's population was 28,702 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.6% from 30,097 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Garrett County is 24023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 28,702 |
| 2010 population | 30,097 |
| Change | -4.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| FIPS code | 24023 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Garrett County
ZIP codes for Garrett County, MD (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21520 | Accident | Garrett | View map |
| 21522 | Bittinger | Garrett | View map |
| 21523 | Bloomington | Garrett | View map |
| 21531 | Friendsville | Garrett | View map |
| 21536 | Grantsville | Garrett | View map |
| 21538 | Kitzmiller | Garrett | View map |
| 21541 | Mc Henry | Garrett | View map |
| 21550 | Oakland | Garrett | View map |
| 21561 | Swanton | Garrett | View map |
Demographics & statistics
26,558
Population
47.7
Median age
$62,553
Median household income
$41,468
Per capita income
$193,000
Median home value
$623
Median monthly rent
81.5%
Home ownership
11.6%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
15,053
Housing units
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
680
Under 5
627
742
5–9
683
592
10–14
545
831
15–19
765
748
20–24
690
1,534
25–34
1,413
1,447
35–44
1,333
1,768
45–54
1,629
1,051
55–59
968
1,181
60–64
1,088
1,831
65–74
1,687
1,063
75–84
979
355
85+
328
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,845 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 21,713 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,243 | 22.7% |
| Median age | 47.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.6%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
1.3%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,449 | 94.6% |
| Two or more races | 450 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 357 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 340 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 146 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
11.3%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.3% |
| Median income | $62,553 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.5%
$50k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
15.7%
$300k–$500k
22.6%
$500k–$1M
8.2%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,000 |
| Median rent / month | $623 |
| Owner occupied | 81.5% |
| Renter occupied | 18.5% |
| Vacant | 26.8% |
| Single-family detached | 80.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 7.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 49.0% |
| 3 or more | 17.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.5% |
| Electricity | 25.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.9% |
| Fuel oil | 22.8% |
| Wood | 10.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,999 | 53.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 684 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,173 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,677 | 19.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,169 | 26.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,323 | 33.1% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.1% | 19.2% |
| Married | 55.9% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
43.4%
Some college, no degree
13.9%
Associate's degree
10.5%
Bachelor's degree
14.3%
Graduate / professional
11.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 307 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 305 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,942 | 37.3% |
| High school | 1,342 | 31.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,069 | 21.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Construction
14.8%
Retail trade
12.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Manufacturing
9.0%
Professional & management
8.5%
Public administration
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Other services
4.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.1%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.2% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.5% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 12.3% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
11.6%
Under 18 years
13.0%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
17.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,725 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 12.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,251 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 155 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 80 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 23 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,197 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 25,963 | 96.3% |
| Born in different state | 16,021 | 61.6% |
| Foreign born | 234 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 361 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 204 | 40.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,542 | 13.3% |
| French | 3,269 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 1,753 | 6.6% |
| English | 396 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 111 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 82 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 59 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 37 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.7% |
| Internet access | 90.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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