| ZIP Code | 21530 |
|---|---|
| City | Flintstone |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Allegany County |
| Area Code | 227/240 |
| Elevation | 1,113 ft |
| Latitude | 39.67964 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.546122 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.2 yrs ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 6.5% ▼ 35% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.3% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.7% ▼ 45% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 409 (37.8%) |
| Some College | 140 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 74 (6.8%) |
| Bachelors | 168 (15.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 258 (23.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,904 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $194,100 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $880/mo ↓ 23% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 896 |
| Vacant Units | 221 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 896 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 221 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 21530 is located in Flintstone, Maryland, within Allegany County. With a population of 1,481, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.2 years. Economically, 21530 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,904 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21530 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $194,100 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $880 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 18% since 2019.
The population of 21530 is primarily White (97.16%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.5%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21530 stands at 2.7%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.
Overall, ZIP code 21530 in Flintstone, MD is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,481 residents, a median household income of $63,904, and a median home value of $194,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.