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Fairmount, MD
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21867, 21871.
Population
440
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
2
Fairmount and its ZIP codes
Fairmount at a glance
- Fairmount is 94% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Fairmount, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Fairmount.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,195
7,051 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,421
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$186M
FY 2026, $7,541 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Fairmount, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: coastal flooding
Storm events since 1996
279
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,649
15.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 30°F
43.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairmount, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
18.1%
U.S. 12.8% +5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Fairmount
2 in or overlapping Fairmount. Population shown
Cities near Fairmount
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Frenchtown-RumblyCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.8 |
| Dames QuarterCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 11.9 |
| Deal IslandCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3 |
| CrisfieldCity | 8.2 mi | 1.7 |
| ChanceCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Princess AnneTown | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 13 |
| WaterviewCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WhitehavenCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| Nanticoke AcresCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| West PocomokeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 9.4 |
| NanticokeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Saxis, VATown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Pocomoke CityCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| JestervilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Sanford, VACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairmount, MD in?
- Fairmount is in Somerset County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairmount, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairmount include 21867, 21871.
- What is the population of Fairmount, MD?
- About 440 people live in Fairmount, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairmount?
- Nearby places include Frenchtown-Rumbly (2.2 mi), Dames Quarter (6.7 mi), Deal Island (8.1 mi), Crisfield (8.2 mi), Chance (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023