Midlothian, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21543
Allegany County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 140
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $190,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Midlothian pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21543 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21543 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Midlothian, Allegany County, Maryland, home to just 140 residents across 3.5 square miles, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 21543, but per-capita income is $53,144. Unemployment is 35.3%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $190,200 (57% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $775; owner occupancy is 84.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegany County, so 21543 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 21543, Midlothian, 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
140
Population
3.5
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21543?
30.9
Median Age
43.8%
Male
56.2%
Female
1.6%
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?
$53,144
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
35.3%
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
122housing units
122
Total Housing Units
122
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$190,200
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$775
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21543 vs 21532 →
ZIP 21543 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
- 15552 6,115
Meyersdale (15552)
6,115 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
- 21542 483
Midland (21542)
483 residents
- 15532 142
Boynton (15532)
142 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21543 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21532 | Frostburg, MD | 15,620 | 0.5 mi |
| 21542 | Midland, MD | 483 | 3.7 mi |
| 21539 | Lonaconing, MD | 2,819 | 4.5 mi |
| 21545 | Mount Savage, MD | 1,940 | 6.2 mi |
| 21557 | Rawlings, MD | 1,895 | 9.2 mi |
| 15552 | Meyersdale, PA | 6,115 | 10.1 mi |
| 21521 | Barton, MD | 1,265 | 8.3 mi |
| 15564 | Wellersburg, PA | 50 | 8.6 mi |
| 15532 | Boynton, PA | 142 | 9.5 mi |
| 21562 | Westernport, MD | 3,141 | 11.2 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21543 in?
ZIP code 21543 (Midlothian) 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 21543?
ZIP code 21543 in Midlothian, MD has a population of 140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21543?
The median home value in ZIP 21543 is $190,200, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21543?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21543 is White at 96.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21543?
In ZIP code 21543, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.4% 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 21543?
In ZIP code 21543, approximately 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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