21562 ZIP Code — Westernport, MD

Allegany County, Maryland

ZIP code 21562 is located in Westernport, Maryland, within Allegany County. It covers approximately 28.89 square miles and serves a population of 3,248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21562

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 $116,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,693. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 21562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,248

population

28.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Westernport	Acceptable
Westernport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

26750 Piedmont (2.2 mi) 21540 Luke (2.4 mi) 26726 Keyser (4.7 mi) 21523 Bloomington (4.9 mi) 21557 Rawlings (5.4 mi) 21521 Barton (6.2 mi) 21539 Lonaconing (7.8 mi) 21561 Swanton (9.7 mi) 26743 New Creek (9.9 mi) 26710 Burlington (10 mi) 21532 Frostburg (11.4 mi) 26717 Elk Garden (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	3,248
Population density	112 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	28.89 sq mi
Water area	0.19 sq mi
Latitude	39.4854
Longitude	-79.0170
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	51.5%	49.9%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	14.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,248

Population

112

People per sq mi

40.6

Median age

$57,693

Median household income

$28,808

Per capita income

$116,200

Median home value

$495

Median monthly rent

79.2%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,242

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

111

Under 5

127

120

5–9

139

10–14

105

15–19

121

119

20–24

137

171

25–34

197

147

35–44

169

202

45–54

233

132

55–59

153

60–64

162

65–74

187

100

75–84

116

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	792	24.4%
18 and over	2,456	75.6%
65 and over	623	19.2%
Median age	40.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,188	97.5%
Two or more races	30	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	23	0.7%
Black or African American	19	0.6%
Asian	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	49.9%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	36.0%	33.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	14.9%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	13.4%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 25.3%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 8.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	25.3%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	8.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$57,693

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.1%

$50k–$100k 32.7%

$100k–$150k 26.4%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$1M+ 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,200
Median rent / month	$495
Owner occupied	79.2%
Renter occupied	20.8%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	73.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.6%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	6.0%
1960–1969	17.0%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	40.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	17.7%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	22.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.5%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	20.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.7%
Electricity	32.0%
Fuel oil	7.6%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	635	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	93	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	159	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	358	28.8%
Households with children under 18	400	32.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	416	33.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	25.7%
Married	54.4%	45.2%
Separated	5.3%	0.7%
Widowed	4.6%	11.8%
Divorced	6.9%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 42.2%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	2.9%
Kindergarten	106	14.7%
Elementary school	270	37.4%
High school	170	23.5%
College / grad school	155	21.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Retail trade 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Professional & management 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 5.5%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 5.4%

Public administration 4.9%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.3%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	24.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	1.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	9.8%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	4.2%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 16.4%

18 and over 15.8%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.8%
Retirement income	34.9%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	12.7%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	18.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	222	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	24.3%
65 and over	23.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.5%
Public insurance	57.3%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,010	92.7%
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)	3,235	99.6%
Born in same state	3,235	99.6%
Born in different state	2,367	72.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.4%
Not a US citizen	8	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	399	12.3%
French	393	12.1%
Arab	189	5.8%
English	37	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	0.6%
Polish	6	0.2%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21562

What city is ZIP code 21562 in?

ZIP code 21562 is primarily assigned to Westernport, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21562 in?

ZIP code 21562 falls within Allegany County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21562?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21562?

16% of residents in ZIP code 21562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21562 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 21562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21562?

The median home value in ZIP code 21562 is $116,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 21562 in?

ZIP code 21562 observes the EST timezone.