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Bloomington, MD
Census-designated place in Garrett County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21523.
Population
150
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
242
ZIP codes
1
Bloomington and its ZIP codes
Bloomington at a glance
- Bloomington is 62% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Bloomington, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garrett County. PPP loans are for Bloomington.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,142
12,052 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$221M
FY 2026, $7,665 per person
PPP loans
$400K
4 loans, 38 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Bloomington, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
353
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 20°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bloomington, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Bloomington
1 in or overlapping Bloomington. Population shown
Cities near Bloomington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LukeTown | 1 mi | 0.3 |
| Piedmont, WVTown | 1.5 mi | 0.4 |
| WesternportTown | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| FranklinCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BartonTown | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| MoscowCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| McCooleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Keyser, WVCity | 5.7 mi | 2 |
| NikepCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| DawsonCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| DetmoldCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| LonaconingTown | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Elk Garden, WVTown | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| KitzmillerTown | 8.5 mi | 0.2 |
| SwantonCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DanvilleCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bloomington, MD in?
- Bloomington is in Garrett County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Bloomington, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bloomington include 21523.
- What is the population of Bloomington, MD?
- About 150 people live in Bloomington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bloomington?
- Nearby places include Luke (1 mi), Piedmont, WV (1.5 mi), Westernport (1.8 mi), Franklin (1.8 mi), Barton (4.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023