Midland, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21542
Allegany County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 483
- 272/sq mi High-density area
- $103,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midland pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 272
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21542 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21542 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midland, Allegany County, Maryland, home to just 483 residents across 1.8 square miles, a density of 272 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21542, but per-capita income is $18,764. The poverty rate is 29.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,100 (77% below the average Maryland ZIP); owner occupancy is 41.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 21542 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 →
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 21542, Midland, 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
483
Population
1.8
Area (sq mi)
272
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21542?
26.7
Median Age
64.3%
Male
35.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$18,764
Per Capita Income
29.8%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
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
40housing units
40
Total Housing Units
34
Occupied Units
6
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,100
Median Home Value
-77% vs state ZIP avg
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 21542, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $390,000.
3
Businesses
12
Employees
$390K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 21542 vs 21543 →
ZIP 21542 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21532
Frostburg (21532)
15,620 residents
- 21562 3,141
Westernport (21562)
3,141 residents
- 21539 2,819
Lonaconing (21539)
2,819 residents
- 21545 1,940
Mount Savage (21545)
1,940 residents
- 21557 1,895
Rawlings (21557)
1,895 residents
- 21521 1,265
Barton (21521)
1,265 residents
- 26750 891
Piedmont (26750)
891 residents
- 21542 483
Midland (21542)
483 residents
- 21523 286
Bloomington (21523)
286 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21542 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21543 | Midlothian, MD | 140 | 3.7 mi |
| 21539 | Lonaconing, MD | 2,819 | 3.4 mi |
| 21532 | Frostburg, MD | 15,620 | 4.2 mi |
| 21557 | Rawlings, MD | 1,895 | 5.5 mi |
| 21521 | Barton, MD | 1,265 | 5.9 mi |
| 21545 | Mount Savage, MD | 1,940 | 8.6 mi |
| 21562 | Westernport, MD | 3,141 | 8.3 mi |
| 26750 | Piedmont, WV | 891 | 9.7 mi |
| 21540 | Luke, MD | 65 | 10.1 mi |
| 21523 | Bloomington, MD | 286 | 10.6 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21542 in?
ZIP code 21542 (Midland) is located in Allegany County, Maryland. Allegany County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegany-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21542?
ZIP code 21542 in Midland, MD has a population of 483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21542?
The median home value in ZIP 21542 is $103,100, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21542?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21542 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21542?
ZIP code 21542 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21542?
In ZIP code 21542, approximately 41.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21542?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21542 is 29.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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