City

Rawlings, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  Maryland

👥1,323Population
💰$33,646Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$99,900Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.1% Female 56.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Asian: 7.3%Race
White92.7%
Asian7.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
41%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.97
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate350 (40.7%)
Some College109 (12.7%)
Associates87 (10.1%)
Bachelors64 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree251 (29.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 29.2%Edu
HS Grad40.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate29.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,646 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$99,900 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units782
Vacant Units111

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
17%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
51%
About Rawlings, MD

Rawlings is a city in Maryland, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,323 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Rawlings is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,646 is well below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Rawlings is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rawlings is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rawlings
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21557 1,323 $33,646 $99,900 0.0% 36.6% 77.1%