City

Luke, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  Maryland

👥93Population
💰$73,125Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$50,000Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓15.5%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1.1%Race
White97.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
26%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
39%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads15.5% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
HS Graduate40 (69%)
Some College3 (5.2%)
Associates6 (10.3%)
Graduate Degree9 (15.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 69%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 10.3%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
HS Grad69.0%
Some College5.2%
Associates10.3%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
47%
$100k–$150k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,125 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$50,000 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$638/mo
Total Housing Units55
Vacant Units18

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
2000+
86%
About Luke, MD

Luke is a city in Maryland, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 93 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Luke is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,125 is near the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Luke is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $638 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Luke is less-educated. 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Luke
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21540 93 $73,125 $50,000 $638 3.6% 15.5% 81.1%