City

Westover, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Somerset County  ·  Maryland

👥4,883Population
💰$52,064Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$201,500Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓16.2%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 82.0% Female 18.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.1%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 51.2%Asian: 2.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White36.1%
Hispanic4.8%
Black51.2%
Asian2.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
2%
18–24
10%
25–44
48%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size-65.80
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads16.2% ▼ 58% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,189 (37.1%)
Some College998 (31.1%)
Associates471 (14.7%)
Bachelors208 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree335 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 31.1%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College31.1%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.2%Renter: 10.8%Tenure
Owner89.2%
Renter10.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
25%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,064 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$201,500 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$950/mo
Total Housing Units851
Vacant Units118

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
59%
About Westover, MD

Westover is a city in Maryland, located in Somerset County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 4,883 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Westover is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,064 is below the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Westover is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $201,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $950 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Westover is less-educated. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (51.18%).

Westover, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Westover
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21871 1,635 $52,064 $201,500 $950 1.9% 35.3% 89.2%

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