City

Swanton, MD

1 ZIP code · Garrett County · Maryland

👥2,662Population

💰$71,964Median HH Income≈ Avg

🎂56.2Median Age

🏠$288,800Median Home Value≈ Avg

🎓49.1%College Grads▲ 27% above avg

People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)

♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White95.2%

Hispanic0.0%

Black0.8%

Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5

5–17

14%

18–24

25–44

16%

45–64

25%

65+

15%

Key Indicators

Median Age	56.2 yrs
Avg HH Size	2.23
Below Poverty	8.7% ▼ 13% below avg
College Grads	49.1% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma	16 (0.9%)
HS Graduate	430 (23.8%)
Some College	343 (19%)
Associates	130 (7.2%)
Bachelors	221 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree	665 (36.8%)

Education

No HS0.9%

HS Grad23.8%

Some College19.0%

Associates7.2%

Bachelors12.2%

Graduate36.8%

Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner91.4%

Renter8.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k

13%

$50k–$100k

10%

$100k–$150k

10%

$150k–$200k

10%

$200k–$300k

12%

$300k–$500k

20%

Over $500k

26%

Financials

Median HH Income	$71,964 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value	$288,800 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio	4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units	2,471
Vacant Units	1,291

Income Distribution

Under $25k

12%

$25k–$50k

21%

$50k–$75k

18%

$75k–$100k

11%

$100k–$150k

14%

$150k–$200k

Over $200k

17%

Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone

83%

Work From Home

17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min

19%

15–30 min

50%

30–45 min

19%

Over 45 min

12%

Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940

1940s–1950s

1960s–1970s

15%

1980s–1990s

19%

2000+

57%

About Swanton, MD

Swanton is a city in Maryland, located in Garrett County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,662 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 56.2 years.

Economically, Swanton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,964 is near the national average. Approximately 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Swanton is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $288,800, which is near the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Swanton is well-educated. 49.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (95.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Swanton

ZIP	Population	Median Income	Median Home	Median Rent	Unemp.	College	Owner Occ.
21561	2,662	$71,964	$288,800	—	0.0%	49.1%	91.4%

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