City

Accident, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Garrett County  ·  Maryland

👥2,327Population
💰$63,631Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$275,500Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 3.5%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.7%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Black3.5%
Asian1.9%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
19%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.6%)
HS Graduate420 (29.9%)
Some College379 (26.9%)
Associates72 (5.1%)
Bachelors114 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree400 (28.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 29.9%Some College: 26.9%Associates: 5.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 28.4%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad29.9%
Some College26.9%
Associates5.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate28.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,631 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$275,500 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$681/mo
Total Housing Units1,028
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
59%
About Accident, MD

Accident is a city in Maryland, located in Garrett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,327 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Accident is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,631 is below the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Accident is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $275,500, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $681 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Accident is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.5%).

Accident, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Accident
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21520 2,327 $63,631 $275,500 $681 1.3% 36.5% 79.1%