Westover, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21871
Somerset County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,124
- 12/sq mi Low-density area
- $50,524
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Westover pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 15th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 12
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21871 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 21871 covers 175.5 square miles in Westover, Somerset County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,124 residents on file, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21871 reports a modest median household income of $50,524 (56% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,758. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $185,900 (58% below the average Maryland ZIP); owner occupancy is 84.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 60.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 21871 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 21871
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Westover, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21871.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 21871, Westover, 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
2,124
Population
175.5
Area (sq mi)
12
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21871?
60.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.5%
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?
$50,524
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$32,758
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 21871 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Westover, 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)
$50,524 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
945housing units
945
Total Housing Units
814
Occupied Units
131
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,900
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 21871, employing approximately 268 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,347,000.
34
Businesses
268
Employees
$11.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 23.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 17.6% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 14.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 11.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 21871 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21853
Princess Anne (21853)
11,126 residents
- 21817
Crisfield (21817)
5,236 residents
- 21890 3,240
Westover (21890)
3,240 residents
- 21871 2,124
Westover (21871)
2,124 residents
- 21838 1,736
Marion Station (21838)
1,736 residents
- 21867 114
Upper Fairmount (21867)
114 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21871 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21871 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21838
Marion Station (21838)
$88,438 median income
- 21853
Princess Anne (21853)
$69,697 median income
- 21817
Crisfield (21817)
$55,720 median income
- 21871
Westover (21871)
$50,524 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21871 ranks #4 of 4 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 21871, 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 (2,124 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 21871 in?
ZIP code 21871 (Westover) is located in Somerset County, Maryland. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21871?
ZIP code 21871 in Westover, MD has a population of 2,124 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21871?
The median household income in ZIP 21871 is $50,524, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21871?
The median home value in ZIP 21871 is $185,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21871?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21871 is White at 60.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21871?
ZIP code 21871 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21871?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21871 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21871?
In ZIP code 21871, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% 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 21871?
In ZIP code 21871, approximately 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21871?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21871 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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