City

Ellerslie, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  Maryland

👥516Population
💰$34,167Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$145,200Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 84% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 1%Other: 6.8%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic1.0%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
8%
18–24
15%
25–44
13%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.86
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 84% above avg
HS Graduate218 (59.6%)
Some College45 (12.3%)
Associates37 (10.1%)
Bachelors54 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree12 (3.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 3.3%Edu
HS Grad59.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate3.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,167 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$145,200 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units304
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
53%
About Ellerslie, MD

Ellerslie is a city in Maryland, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 516 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Ellerslie is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,167 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ellerslie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,200, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellerslie is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellerslie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21529 516 $34,167 $145,200 9.0% 18.0% 73.0%