ZIP Code 21719
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Cascade · Washington County · Maryland
- Population
- 1,548
- Median income
- $65,809
- Median home value
- $214,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.3%
- Land area
- 8.7 sq mi
178/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 23% vs US
higher than 47% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
New York
ZIP code 21719 in Cascade, Maryland has a population of 1,548. The median household income is $65,809, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $214,100, 23% below the US average. 21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21719 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.7 square miles in Cascade, Washington County, Maryland. The area is home to 1,548 residents, producing a population density of 178 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21719 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21719 sits at $65,809 (42% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $43,121. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $214,100 (52% below the state average) with median rent at $1,460 per month, and 85.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21719 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 21719 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 21719
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21719.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21719, Cascade, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,548
Population
8.7
Area (sq mi)
178
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21719?
39.3
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
3.2%
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?
$65,809
Median Household Income
-42% vs state
$43,121
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
603
Total Housing Units
494
Occupied Units
109
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,100
Median Home Value
-52% vs state
$1,460
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 21719, employing approximately 111 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,459,000.
18
Businesses
111
Employees
$3.5M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 4 | 22.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 22.2% |
| Construction | 3 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 16.7% |
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 21719 vs 17250 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17250 | Rouzerville, PA | 68 | 2.5 mi |
| 21780 | Sabillasville, MD | 1,625 | 2.7 mi |
| 17214 | Blue Ridge Summit, PA | 1,089 | 3.1 mi |
| 21783 | Smithsburg, MD | 9,130 | 4.9 mi |
| 17268 | Waynesboro, PA | 28,285 | 6.3 mi |
| 17320 | Fairfield, PA | 7,823 | 7.2 mi |
| 17247 | Quincy, PA | 366 | 7.7 mi |
| 17237 | Mont Alto, PA | 1,917 | 9.4 mi |
| 17272 | Zullinger, PA | 294 | 7.9 mi |
| 21788 | Thurmont, MD | 11,622 | 8.9 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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