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 Moderate-density area
- $82,955
- Median income Near-median income area
- $342,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,768. The poverty rate is 5.6%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $342,500 (23% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $893; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Garrett County, so 21541 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 21541?
44.0
Median Age
54.5%
Male
45.5%
Female
5.5%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$57,768
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21541 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Mc Henry, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,955 26th percentile higher than 26% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,929housing units
1,929
Total Housing Units
562
Occupied Units
1,367
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$342,500
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 21531
Friendsville (21531)
2,227 residents
- 21520
Accident (21520)
2,074 residents
- 21541
Mc Henry (21541)
1,546 residents
- 21522 141
Bittinger (21522)
141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21541 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21541 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21541
Mc Henry (21541)
$82,955 median income
- 21531
Friendsville (21531)
$63,750 median income
- 21520
Accident (21520)
$59,852 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21541, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,546 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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