Cumberland, MD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 21502 serves a portion of Cumberland, Maryland, within Allegany County. This community is home to approximately 21,162 residents, with a median age of 33.5 years. The median household income of $79,344 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $587,145 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 67% owner-occupied and 33% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Cumberland is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 138 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 47% and an unemployment rate of 4.1%, 21502 reflects the economic character of Allegany County in Maryland.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,162 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 8,714 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $79,344 | ↑ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $587,145 | ↑ 95% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 138 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | ↑ 5% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 6.6% | ↓ 42% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 47% | ↑ 34% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 33.5 yrs | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 67% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 33% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 8,464 | — |