City

Westernport, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegany County  ·  Maryland

👥3,192Population
💰$53,056Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$113,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 43% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.1%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%
Asian0.3%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
21%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 43% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.3%)
HS Graduate801 (43.6%)
Some College265 (14.4%)
Associates373 (20.3%)
Bachelors117 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree278 (15.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 20.3%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 15.1%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College14.4%
Associates20.3%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate15.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,056 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$113,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$461/mo
Total Housing Units1,517
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
63%
About Westernport, MD

Westernport is a city in Maryland, located in Allegany County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,192 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Westernport is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,056 is below the national average. Approximately 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Westernport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $461 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westernport is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.84%).

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

ZIP Codes in Westernport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21562 3,192 $53,056 $113,200 $461 2.8% 21.5% 78.5%