21766 ZIP Code — Little Orleans, MD

Allegany County, Maryland

ZIP code 21766 is located in Little Orleans, Maryland, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 40.94 square miles and serves a population of 544 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240.

About ZIP code 21766

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,592. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 21766 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

544

population

40.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21766 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21766

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21766. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Little Orleans	Acceptable
Little Orleans	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21530 Flintstone (6.6 mi) 25422 Great Cacapon (7.2 mi) 21555 Oldtown (9.3 mi) 21750 Hancock (11.1 mi) 25434 Paw Paw (12 mi) 25411 Berkeley Springs (12.8 mi) 15535 Clearville (13.8 mi) 17267 Warfordsburg (14.8 mi) 26722 Green Spring (16.2 mi) 25437 Points (16.2 mi) 25444 Slanesville (18 mi) 26767 Wiley Ford (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	544
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	40.94 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	39.6507
Longitude	-78.4044
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	240

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	49.9%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	49.2%	33.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	14.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

544

Population

People per sq mi

58.0

Median age

$55,592

Median household income

$29,488

Per capita income

$206,300

Median home value

$730

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

9.9%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

453

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

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	8	1.5%
18 and over	536	98.5%
65 and over	145	26.7%
Median age	58.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Two or more races 3.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	525	93.9%
Two or more races	19	3.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	49.9%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	49.2%	33.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	14.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 5.1%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 30.5%

$75k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.1%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	30.5%
$75k–$100k	12.9%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
Median income	$55,592

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 42.2%

$300k–$500k 6.3%

$500k–$1M 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$206,300
Median rent / month	$730
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	42.3%
Single-family detached	60.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	14.5%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	39.7%
1980–1989	8.4%
1970–1979	4.7%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	10.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.2%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	50.8%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	31.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	30.8%
Wood	33.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	116	39.3%
Cohabiting couple	26	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	114	38.6%
Female householder, no spouse	39	13.2%
Households with children under 18	10	3.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	35.9%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.4%	12.7%
Married	39.9%	65.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.8%	10.9%
Divorced	7.0%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 55.0%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	28.6%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	20	71.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 26.6%

Professional & management 22.9%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Information 7.0%

Construction 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Retail trade 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	49.1%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	50.9%
Government	45.8%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.4%
Carpool	41.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 9.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.8%
Retirement income	31.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	9.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	17.8%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	45	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.9%
65 and over	53.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.3%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	544	100.0%
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)	544	100.0%
Born in same state	544	100.0%
Born in different state	286	52.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	84	15.4%
Arab	62	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48	8.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.2%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21766

What city is ZIP code 21766 in?

ZIP code 21766 is primarily assigned to Little Orleans, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21766 in?

ZIP code 21766 falls within Allegany County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21766 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 21766 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21766?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 21766 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 21766 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 21766 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 21766 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 21766 in?

ZIP code 21766 observes the EST timezone.