Cascade, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21719
Washington County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,548
- 178/sq mi High-density area
- $65,809
- Median income Near-median income area
- $214,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cascade pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 40th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 178
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21719 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21719 covers 8.7 square miles in Cascade, Washington County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,548 residents on file, a density of 178 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21719 reports a modest median household income of $65,809 (42% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,121. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 2.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $214,100 (52% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $1,460; owner occupancy is 85.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 21719 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 21719
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cascade, MD
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$43,121
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
36.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21719 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Cascade, 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)
$65,809 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
603housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 21719 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17268
Waynesboro (17268)
28,285 residents
- 21788
Thurmont (21788)
11,622 residents
- 21783 9,130
Smithsburg (21783)
9,130 residents
- 17320 7,823
Fairfield (17320)
7,823 residents
- 17237 1,917
Mont Alto (17237)
1,917 residents
- 21780 1,625
Sabillasville (21780)
1,625 residents
- 21719 1,548
Cascade (21719)
1,548 residents
- 17214 1,089
Blue Ridge Summit (17214)
1,089 residents
- 17247 366
Quincy (17247)
366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21719 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21719 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21783
Smithsburg (21783)
$100,750 median income
- 21788
Thurmont (21788)
$98,856 median income
- 17320
Fairfield (17320)
$90,076 median income
- 21780
Sabillasville (21780)
$83,785 median income
- 17237
Mont Alto (17237)
$80,903 median income
- 17268
Waynesboro (17268)
$73,161 median income
- 21719
Cascade (21719)
$65,809 median income
- 17214
Blue Ridge Summit (17214)
$62,188 median income
- 17247
Quincy (17247)
$52,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21719 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21719, 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 (1,548 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 21719 in?
ZIP code 21719 (Cascade) is located in Washington County, Maryland. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21719?
ZIP code 21719 in Cascade, MD has a population of 1,548 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21719?
The median household income in ZIP 21719 is $65,809, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21719?
The median home value in ZIP 21719 is $214,100, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21719?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21719 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21719?
ZIP code 21719 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 111 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21719?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21719 are: Retail trade (4), Accommodation and food services (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21719?
In ZIP code 21719, 68.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21719?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21719 is 36.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21719?
In ZIP code 21719, approximately 85.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21719?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21719 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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