21502 ZIP Code
Cumberland, Maryland
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21502 |
| City/Town: | Cumberland |
| County: | Allegany |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,291 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,958 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,482 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,480 |
| Median Home Value: | $147,300 |
| Land Area: | 92.1 sq miles
238.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6415, -78.7561 |
Population Information (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,291 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,810 | 55.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,481 | 44.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,792 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,984 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,992 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,165 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,010 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,168 | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,301 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,475 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,720 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,750 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,773 | 11.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,819 | 6.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,342 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $147,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $738 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,480 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,525 | 84.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,955 | 15.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,386 | 68.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,139 | 31.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 30,348 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 743 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,323 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,712 | 38.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,297 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,948 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,857 | 12.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,468 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,958 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,742 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $74,442 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,482 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,827 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,706 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,107 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 18,154 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,958 | 76.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,898 | 18.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 835 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 34,939 | 84.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,976 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 72 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 350 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 90 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,864 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 481 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 873 | 2.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 104 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 78 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 672 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,110 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,000 | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,700 | 10.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,449 | 8.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,106 | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,026 | 18.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,245 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,484 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 843 | 5.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 562 | 3.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,553 | 79.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,235 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 61 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 262 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 123 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,231 | 7.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 148 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 900 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,246 | 7.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 269 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,040 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 887 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 190 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 726 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,243 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,130 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,668 | 10.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,036 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,223 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,379 | 85.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,797 | 57.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,018 | 46.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,420 | 3.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,235 | 61.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,003 | 42.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,179 | 31.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,283 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 813 | 4.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,634 | 22.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,567 | 69.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,505 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 995 | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 558 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 882 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 429 | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,096 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 448 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 307 | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 641 | 3.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 923 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,409 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,224 | 11.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,924 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,896 | 14.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,483 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,660 | 34.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 551 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,140 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,796 | 24.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,639 | 44.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,864 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 490 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,458 | 57.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 448 | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,603 | 27.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,321 | 8.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 100 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 386 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 92 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 117 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,796 | 10.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,875 | 35.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,902 | 35.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,952 | 17.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 957 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,881 | 16.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,993 | 26.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,453 | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,023 | 17.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 771 | 6.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 308 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,174 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $468 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $738 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.94 | 2.38 |
Households (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,525 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,830 | 41.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,238 | 13.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,481 | 21.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,855 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,034 | 24.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,212 | 37.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.84 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,710 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,225 | 41.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,845 | 39.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 783 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,547 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,959 | 20.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,562 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 561 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 230 | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,203 | 42.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,832 | 24.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,736 | 23.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 34,269 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,128 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,799 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,614 | 20.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 738 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,463 | 45.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,413 | 44.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,407 | 88.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,562 | 11.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,466 | 54.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,096 | 45.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 805 | 17.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,397 | 97.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 248 | 0.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 894 | 360.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 894 | 360.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 894 | 360.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 249 | 100.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 32 | 12.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 281 | 113.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,499 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,048 | 96.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,451 | 3.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 604 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 531 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 227 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 89 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,525 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,498 | 87.7% | 89.4% |
Cumberland, MD21502