21541 ZIP Code — Mc Henry, MD
Garrett County, Maryland
ZIP code 21541 is located in Mc Henry, Maryland, within Garrett County. It covers approximately 23.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.
About ZIP code 21541
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
The gap between median ($58,519) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
1,682
population
23.07
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21541 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21541
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21541. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mc Henry | Acceptable |
| Mc Henry | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21531 Friendsville (6.4 mi)
21520 Accident (7.5 mi)
21522 Bittinger (8.9 mi)
21561 Swanton (10.2 mi)
21536 Grantsville (11.5 mi)
21550 Oakland (11.7 mi)
26764 Terra Alta (12.9 mi)
21538 Kitzmiller (13.1 mi)
26525 Bruceton Mills (14.4 mi)
21523 Bloomington (14.8 mi)
15411 Addison (15.1 mi)
15459 Markleysburg (16.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,682 |
| Population density | 73 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 023 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 23.07 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5476 |
| Longitude | -79.3763 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 301/240 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.1% | 46.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 33.1% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.9% | 14.5% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 6.0% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
1,682
Population
73
People per sq mi
48.9
Median age
$58,519
Median household income
$54,533
Per capita income
$246,200
Median home value
$864
Median monthly rent
73.1%
Home ownership
10.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
1,964
Housing units
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
17
Under 5
13
36
5–9
27
23
10–14
17
69
15–19
52
77
20–24
58
166
25–34
126
59
35–44
45
99
45–54
76
86
55–59
65
127
60–64
96
76
65–74
57
117
75–84
89
5
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 178 | 10.6% |
| 18 and over | 1,504 | 89.4% |
| 65 and over | 348 | 20.7% |
| Median age | 48.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
81.2%
Black or African American
10.1%
Two or more races
3.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,411 | 81.2% |
| Black or African American | 175 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 57 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 58.1% | 46.4% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 27.3% | 33.1% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 8.9% | 14.5% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.7% | 6.0% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
6.6%
$15k–$25k
4.7%
$25k–$35k
9.1%
$35k–$50k
7.5%
$50k–$75k
31.6%
$75k–$100k
13.7%
$100k–$150k
6.5%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
9.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 31.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 9.8% |
| Median income | $58,519 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.9%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
10.7%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
19.1%
$300k–$500k
19.3%
$500k–$1M
24.5%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,200 |
| Median rent / month | $864 |
| Owner occupied | 73.1% |
| Renter occupied | 26.9% |
| Vacant | 61.5% |
| Single-family detached | 64.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.01 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 19.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 23.8% |
| 3 or more | 12.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 46.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.5% |
| Fuel oil | 27.6% |
| Wood | 8.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 379 | 44.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 271 | 32.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 194 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 157 | 18.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 240 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 1.82 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.5% | 20.2% |
| Married | 45.3% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 22.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
34.3%
Some college, no degree
6.7%
Associate's degree
19.2%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
18.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2 | 0.5% |
| Kindergarten | 31 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 72 | 16.8% |
| High school | 45 | 10.5% |
| College / grad school | 279 | 65.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.6%
Retail trade
15.1%
Professional & management
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Public administration
9.2%
Construction
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Finance & real estate
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.8%
Other services
1.1%
Manufacturing
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.6% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 5.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.8% |
| Government | 20.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.6% |
| Carpool | 6.0% |
| Public transit | 1.6% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.8%
Under 18 years
18.0%
18 and over
9.8%
Married-couple families
13.2%
Female-led households
55.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.4% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.4% |
| Binge drinking | 16.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.2% |
| Depression | 19.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 67.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 47 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 11.2% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.7% |
| Public insurance | 32.5% |
| No insurance | 4.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,652 | 98.2% |
| Spanish | 20 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 20 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,591 | 94.6% |
| Born in same state | 1,569 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 667 | 39.7% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 91 | 5.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 30 | 33.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 431 | 25.6% |
| French | 221 | 13.1% |
| Arab | 121 | 7.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 12 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.2% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21541
What city is ZIP code 21541 in?
ZIP code 21541 is primarily assigned to Mc Henry, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21541 in?
ZIP code 21541 falls within Garrett County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21541?
ZIP code 21541 has an estimated population of 1,682 residents, with a density of 73 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21541?
The median household income in ZIP code 21541 is $58,519, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21541?
The median home value in ZIP code 21541 is $246,200.
What timezone is ZIP code 21541 in?
ZIP code 21541 observes the EST timezone.