21538 ZIP Code — Kitzmiller, MD

Garrett County, Maryland

ZIP code 21538 is located in Kitzmiller, Maryland, within Garrett County. It covers approximately 17.87 square miles and serves a population of 571 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21538

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,250.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 21538 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

571

population

17.87

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21538 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21538

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kitzmiller	Acceptable
Kitzmiller	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26717 Elk Garden (3.4 mi) 21561 Swanton (6.5 mi) 21550 Oakland (7.6 mi) 26743 New Creek (8.9 mi) 21523 Bloomington (9.8 mi) 21540 Luke (10 mi) 26750 Piedmont (10.3 mi) 26726 Keyser (11.5 mi) 21562 Westernport (12.3 mi) 26720 Gormania (12.8 mi) 21522 Bittinger (13.1 mi) 21541 Mc Henry (13.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	571
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	17.87 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	39.4008
Longitude	-79.2208
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	33.2%	46.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	57.0%	33.1%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	14.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

571

Population

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$82,250

Median household income

$35,713

Per capita income

Median home value

$715

Median monthly rent

85.0%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

19.0%

Unemployment

326

Housing units

7.2%

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	87	15.2%
18 and over	484	84.8%
65 and over	79	13.8%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Two or more races 3.9%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	539	90.4%
Hispanic or Latino	25	4.2%
Two or more races	23	3.9%
Other race	8	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.2%	46.4%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	57.0%	33.1%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	9.8%	14.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 2.3%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 8.0%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 42.0%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.3%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	8.0%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	42.0%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$82,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 25.5%

$100k–$150k 27.8%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$300k–$500k 35.7%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$715
Owner occupied	85.0%
Renter occupied	15.0%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	10.2%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	3.5%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	0.3%
1970–1979	8.6%
1960–1969	35.0%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	33.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.7%
3 bedrooms	72.0%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	20.0%
2 vehicles	56.7%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.7%
Electricity	30.3%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	11.7%
Wood	8.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	172	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	36	12.0%
Male householder, no spouse	44	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	48	16.0%
Households with children under 18	140	46.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	20.0%
Average household size	1.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	16.8%
Married	61.2%	46.0%
Separated	7.2%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	9.4%
Divorced	7.6%	27.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 64.5%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 3.1%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	7.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	11.1%
Kindergarten	4	5.6%
Elementary school	26	36.1%
High school	33	45.8%
College / grad school	1	1.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.7%

Construction 18.9%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Agriculture & mining 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Professional & management 1.4%

Public administration 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	37.0%
Natural resources & construction	32.0%
Production & transportation	6.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.3%
Government	6.0%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.5

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 12.9%

18 and over 8.1%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 13.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.0%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	36.6%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	11.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	60.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	8.6%
65 and over	58.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.6%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	537	94.0%
Spanish	4	0.7%
Other Indo-European	1	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.4%
Other languages	1	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	569	99.6%
Born in same state	557	97.5%
Born in different state	489	85.6%
Foreign born	12	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	162	28.4%
French	136	23.8%
English	28	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	0.9%
Irish	3	0.5%
Polish	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.5%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21538

What city is ZIP code 21538 in?

ZIP code 21538 is primarily assigned to Kitzmiller, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21538 in?

ZIP code 21538 falls within Garrett County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21538?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 21538 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 21538 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 21538?

ZIP code 21538 has an estimated population of 571 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21538?

The median household income in ZIP code 21538 is $82,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21538 in?

ZIP code 21538 observes the EST timezone.