PlainZIP

Mc Henry, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21541

Garrett County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,546
23/sq mi
$82,955
Median income
$342,500
Median home value
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Henry pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21541 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21541 covers 68.1 square miles in Mc Henry, Garrett County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,546 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21541 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,955 (27% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $57,768. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. Median home value sits at $342,500 (23% below the state average), median rent at $893 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is -. To put 21541 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Garrett County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 21541

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Henry, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21541.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21541, Mc Henry, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,546

Population

68.1

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21541?

44.0

Median Age

54.5%

Male

45.5%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 84.6%
African American 6.1%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$82,955

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$57,768

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21541 ranks nationally

Mc Henry, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$82,955 Top 35% higher than 65% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,929

Total Housing Units

562

Occupied Units

1,367

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.2%
Renter 14.8%

$342,500

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$893

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+26.0%

YoY Change (2024)

346

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+246%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21541 have increased 26.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -7.9% 178
2020 +7.4% 192
2021 +19.6% 229
2022 +26.0% 289
2024 – 346

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 106 business establishments in ZIP 21541, employing approximately 1,480 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,146,000.

106

Businesses

1,480

Employees

$44.1M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 16.0%
Accommodation and food services 16 15.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 11.3%
Retail trade 10 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 8.5%
Other services (except public administration) 9 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.5%
Health care and social assistance 8 7.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 5.7%
Finance and insurance 4 3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 21541 vs 21520 →

ZIP 21541 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21541 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21541 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21520 Accident, MD 2,074 6.0 mi
21531 Friendsville, MD 2,227 7.1 mi
21522 Bittinger, MD 141 8.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Garrett County

21550 standard
Oakland, MD
Pop: 14,194
21536 standard
Grantsville, MD
Pop: 4,121
21561 standard
Swanton, MD
Pop: 2,627
21531 standard
Friendsville, MD
Pop: 2,227
21520 standard
Accident, MD
Pop: 2,074
21538 standard
Kitzmiller, MD
Pop: 716

Related Areas

Garrett County Mc Henry, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21541 in? ▼
ZIP code 21541 (Mc Henry) is located in Garrett County, Maryland. Garrett County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/garrett-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21541? ▼
ZIP code 21541 in Mc Henry, MD has a population of 1,546 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21541? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21541 is $82,955, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21541? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21541 is $342,500, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21541? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21541 is White at 84.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21541? ▼
ZIP code 21541 has 106 business establishments employing approximately 1,480 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21541? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21541 are: Construction (17), Accommodation and food services (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21541? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21541 increased by 26.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21541? ▼
In ZIP code 21541, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21541? ▼
In ZIP code 21541, approximately 85.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21541? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21541 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.