21536 ZIP Code — Grantsville, MD

Garrett County, Maryland

ZIP code 21536 is located in Grantsville, Maryland, within Garrett County. It covers approximately 97.88 square miles and serves a population of 3,945 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21536

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $192,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($60,455) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 21536 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,945

population

97.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21536 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21536

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21536. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grantsville	Acceptable
Grantsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21522 Bittinger (3.3 mi) 21520 Accident (6.1 mi) 21521 Barton (8.1 mi) 15562 Springs (8.5 mi) 21561 Swanton (9.5 mi) 21523 Bloomington (9.5 mi) 21539 Lonaconing (9.7 mi) 15558 Salisbury (10.2 mi) 21531 Friendsville (11.2 mi) 15540 Fort Hill (11.4 mi) 21541 Mc Henry (11.5 mi) 21540 Luke (12.6 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,945
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	97.88 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	39.6308
Longitude	-79.1882
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	240/301

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	46.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	33.1%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	14.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	7.5%	6.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,945

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$60,455

Median household income

$37,261

Per capita income

$192,600

Median home value

$628

Median monthly rent

76.2%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,379

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

109

10–14

118

215

15–19

271

123

20–24

155

124

25–34

157

166

35–44

209

275

45–54

347

103

55–59

131

122

60–64

154

65–74

195

117

75–84

148

85+

119

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	819	20.8%
18 and over	3,126	79.2%
65 and over	828	21.0%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.9%

Asian 0.4%

Black or African American 0.3%

Two or more races 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,907	98.9%
Asian	15	0.4%
Black or African American	11	0.3%
Two or more races	9	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.3%	46.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	33.1%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	13.9%	14.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	7.5%	6.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 9.7%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 14.2%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	9.7%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	14.2%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	10.8%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$60,455

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 19.2%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,600
Median rent / month	$628
Owner occupied	76.2%
Renter occupied	23.8%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	21.6%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	11.0%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	19.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.5%
1 vehicle	36.4%
2 vehicles	30.4%
3 or more	25.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.5%
Electricity	28.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	22.9%
Wood	15.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	740	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	139	9.0%
Male householder, no spouse	205	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	460	29.8%
Households with children under 18	456	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	536	34.7%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.3%	29.1%
Married	51.4%	42.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	3.4%	15.4%
Divorced	8.1%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 42.7%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	52	5.4%
Kindergarten	18	1.9%
Elementary school	334	34.6%
High school	436	45.1%
College / grad school	126	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 16.0%

Construction 15.0%

Retail trade 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Professional & management 5.0%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Other services 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	21.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	17.4%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.9%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 29.0%

18 and over 17.2%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.5%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	4.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.2%
High blood pressure	38.1%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	28.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	157	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	12.1%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	46.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.0%
Public insurance	44.4%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,787	96.0%
Spanish	48	1.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	1.0%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,918	99.3%
Born in same state	3,895	98.7%
Born in different state	1,862	47.2%
Foreign born	23	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	27	0.7%
Not a US citizen	19	70.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	557	14.1%
Arab	405	10.3%
French	249	6.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	1%
Irish	23	0.6%
Dutch	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	83.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21536

What city is ZIP code 21536 in?

ZIP code 21536 is primarily assigned to Grantsville, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21536 in?

ZIP code 21536 falls within Garrett County, Maryland.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21536?

20% of residents in ZIP code 21536 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21536 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 21536 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21536?

The median home value in ZIP code 21536 is $192,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 21536?

ZIP code 21536 has an estimated population of 3,945 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21536 in?

ZIP code 21536 observes the EST timezone.