City

Frostburg, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  Maryland

👥13,123Population
💰$60,158Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂32.6Median Age
🏠$175,600Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓44.5%College Grads▲ 15% above avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 6.2%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Black6.2%
Asian1.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
23%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty15.6% ▲ 56% above avg
College Grads44.5% ▲ 15% above avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,726 (36.9%)
Some College600 (8.1%)
Associates729 (9.9%)
Bachelors865 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree2,422 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College8.1%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.1%Renter: 33.9%Tenure
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,158 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$175,600 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$839/mo
Total Housing Units6,044
Vacant Units837

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Frostburg, MD

Frostburg is a city in Maryland, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 13,123 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.6 years.

Economically, Frostburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,158 is below the national average. Approximately 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Frostburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $175,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $839 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frostburg is well-educated. 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Frostburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21532 13,123 $60,158 $175,600 $839 5.9% 44.5% 66.1%