City

Mount Savage, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  Maryland

👥1,716Population
💰$59,551Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$111,300Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.3%Other: 2.7%Race
White86.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.3%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate670 (56%)
Some College159 (13.3%)
Associates86 (7.2%)
Bachelors96 (8%)
Graduate Degree178 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 56%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 7.2%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad56.0%
Some College13.3%
Associates7.2%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,551 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$111,300 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units835
Vacant Units161

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
72%
About Mount Savage, MD

Mount Savage is a city in Maryland, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,716 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Mount Savage is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,551 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Savage is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Savage is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Savage
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21545 1,716 $59,551 $111,300 $920 7.5% 22.9% 77.3%