21557 ZIP Code — Rawlings, MD

Allegany County, Maryland

ZIP code 21557 is located in Rawlings, Maryland, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 26.70 square miles and serves a population of 1,782 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21557

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 $132,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,625. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 21557 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,782

population

26.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21557 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21557

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21557. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rawlings	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21562 Westernport (5.4 mi) 26753 Ridgeley (6.8 mi) 26750 Piedmont (7.3 mi) 21539 Lonaconing (7.8 mi) 21540 Luke (7.8 mi) 26726 Keyser (7.8 mi) 26719 Fort Ashby (8.3 mi) 21521 Barton (8.4 mi) 21532 Frostburg (9.1 mi) 21523 Bloomington (9.7 mi) 26710 Burlington (10.3 mi) 26767 Wiley Ford (11.2 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	1,782
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	26.70 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	39.5101
Longitude	-78.9217
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	59.9%	49.9%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	33.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	14.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,782

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$40,625

Median household income

$26,937

Per capita income

$132,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

777

Housing units

19.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

189

25–34

200

35–44

153

45–54

162

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	435	24.4%
18 and over	1,347	75.6%
65 and over	255	14.3%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	1,782	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	49.9%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	37.1%	33.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	3.0%	14.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 18.2%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 30.6%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.2%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	30.6%
$100k–$150k	1.0%
$150k–$200k	8.2%
Median income	$40,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 27.6%

$100k–$150k 29.8%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 5.6%

$300k–$500k 5.3%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	96.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	3.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	9.1%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	3.5%
1960–1969	18.4%
1950–1959	2.9%
1940–1949	35.5%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	63.6%
4 bedrooms	8.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	33.2%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.9%
Electricity	9.2%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	7.7%
Wood	17.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	392	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	19	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	232	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	164	20.3%
Households with children under 18	202	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	209	25.9%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.5%	18.0%
Married	54.7%	54.6%
Separated	19.1%	0.0%
Widowed	5.2%	16.9%
Divorced	8.5%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 10.3%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	69	17.0%
Elementary school	180	44.3%
High school	104	25.6%
College / grad school	53	13.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 40.8%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Construction 7.9%

Retail trade 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Other services 3.8%

Information 3.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.4%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.6%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.3%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.0%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	33.9%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.2%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	14.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	105	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	26.3%
65 and over	29.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.9%
Public insurance	32.4%
No insurance	2.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,700	95.4%
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)	1,782	100.0%
Born in same state	1,770	99.3%
Born in different state	1,209	67.8%
Foreign born	12	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	599	33.6%
French	174	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	161	9%
Italian	87	4.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.3%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21557

What city is ZIP code 21557 in?

ZIP code 21557 is primarily assigned to Rawlings, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21557 in?

ZIP code 21557 falls within Allegany County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21557 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 21557 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21557?

The median home value in ZIP code 21557 is $132,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21557?

The median household income in ZIP code 21557 is $40,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 21557?

ZIP code 21557 has an estimated population of 1,782 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21557 in?

ZIP code 21557 observes the EST timezone.