Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 11.0% ▲ 10% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.6% ▼ 8% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.4% ▼ 10% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 108 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,059 (39.4%) |
| Some College | 2,843 (15.9%) |
| Associates | 1,484 (8.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,802 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,598 (25.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,891 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $220,306 ▼ 21% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $702/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 17,496 |
| Vacant Units | 5,831 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Garrett County is located in Maryland and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 26,550 residents. With a median age of 48.26, it is a mature county.
Garrett County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,891 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.0% is above the national average.
Housing in Garrett County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $220,306 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $701. Homeownership rates are high at 80.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Garrett County are primarily White (94.8%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Garrett County, MD is a solidly middle-class area in Maryland. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21520 | Accident | 2,327 | $63,631 | $275,500 | $681 | 1.3% | 36.5% |
| 21523 | Bloomington | 165 | $70,347 | $104,500 | — | 11.2% | 44.6% |
| 21531 | Friendsville | 2,346 | $53,750 | $169,500 | $672 | 6.0% | 28.6% |
| 21536 | Grantsville | 3,829 | $69,677 | $202,800 | $649 | 3.4% | 30.0% |
| 21538 | Kitzmiller | 605 | $83,913 | — | $760 | 17.3% | 14.2% |
| 21541 | Mc Henry | 1,147 | $65,347 | $245,900 | $691 | 6.6% | 50.7% |
| 21550 | Oakland | 13,469 | $65,302 | $210,300 | $724 | 5.0% | 35.2% |
| 21561 | Swanton | 2,662 | $71,964 | $288,800 | — | 0.0% | 49.1% |