21539 ZIP Code — Lonaconing, MD

Allegany County, Maryland

ZIP code 21539 is located in Lonaconing, Maryland, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 37.08 square miles and serves a population of 2,095 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21539

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 $100,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

Median household income is $57,143. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 21539 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,095

population

37.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lonaconing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21521 Barton (3.3 mi) 21532 Frostburg (4.5 mi) 21557 Rawlings (7.8 mi) 21562 Westernport (7.8 mi) 21523 Bloomington (7.9 mi) 21540 Luke (8.9 mi) 26750 Piedmont (9.6 mi) 21536 Grantsville (9.7 mi) 21545 Mount Savage (10.2 mi) 26753 Ridgeley (10.6 mi) 21522 Bittinger (11.1 mi) 15558 Salisbury (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	2,095
Population density	56 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	37.08 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	39.5989
Longitude	-79.0110
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	56.2%	49.9%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	33.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	14.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,095

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$57,143

Median household income

$29,275

Per capita income

$100,800

Median home value

$650

Median monthly rent

65.2%

Home ownership

17.7%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

839

Housing units

18.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

113

20–24

120

25–34

101

132

35–44

111

150

45–54

127

55–59

60–64

143

65–74

120

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	429	20.5%
18 and over	1,666	79.5%
65 and over	454	21.7%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 1.7%

Other race 0.4%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,008	93.9%
Hispanic or Latino	44	2.1%
Two or more races	40	1.9%
Asian	36	1.7%
Other race	8	0.4%
Black or African American	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	49.9%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	26.3%	33.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	16.5%	14.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 8.5%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.5%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	17.5%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$57,143

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.7%

$50k–$100k 40.9%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 8.4%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,800
Median rent / month	$650
Owner occupied	65.2%
Renter occupied	34.8%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	3.5%
Mobile homes	3.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	2.9%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	45.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	16.4%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	32.7%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	24.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.0%
Electricity	25.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	16.1%
Wood	18.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	347	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	89	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	167	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	259	30.0%
Households with children under 18	208	24.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	293	34.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.8%	24.8%
Married	43.7%	44.2%
Separated	0.7%	1.9%
Widowed	10.8%	19.9%
Divorced	8.0%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 46.9%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	18.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.4%
Kindergarten	46	9.1%
Elementary school	206	41.0%
High school	107	21.3%
College / grad school	122	24.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Retail trade 13.6%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Construction 7.7%

Public administration 7.2%

Other services 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Information 2.5%

Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.7%
Service	28.0%
Sales & office	19.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	12.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.6%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 17.7%

Under 18 years 26.6%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 21.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.1%
Retirement income	38.6%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	10.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.1%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,024	96.6%
Spanish	21	1.0%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	15	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,041	97.4%
Born in same state	2,026	96.7%
Born in different state	1,489	71.1%
Foreign born	15	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	54	2.6%
Not a US citizen	18	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	245	11.7%
Italian	232	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	50	2.4%
Polish	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21539

What city is ZIP code 21539 in?

ZIP code 21539 is primarily assigned to Lonaconing, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21539 in?

ZIP code 21539 falls within Allegany County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21539 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 21539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21539?

18% of residents in ZIP code 21539 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21539?

The median home value in ZIP code 21539 is $100,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 21539?

ZIP code 21539 has an estimated population of 2,095 residents, with a density of 57 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21539 in?

ZIP code 21539 observes the EST timezone.