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Finzel, MD

Census-designated place in Garrett County, Maryland.

Population

740

Land area

3.9sq mi

People per sq mi

188

ZIP codes

0

Finzel and its ZIP codes

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Finzel at a glance

  • Finzel is 71% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $115,343, 11% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $255,800 (39% below Maryland).

Local data for Finzel, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Finzel, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$115,343

Poverty rate

5.1%

Median home value

$255,800

Homeownership

93.3%

Bachelor's or higher

12.7%

Median age

45.5

Average commute

30.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (355), Irish Americans (176), Italian Americans (10).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Garrett County. PPP loans are for Finzel.

Details

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

Garrett County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Finzel, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled9.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home24.6%

Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Finzel, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

79° / 19°F

45.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Finzel, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.4%

U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts

Diabetes

13.5%

U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts

Smoking

13.6%

U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

Cities near Finzel

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ZihlmanCensus-designated place2.7 mi1.5
FrostburgCity3.1 mi3.3
GrahamtownCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.2
Eckhart MinesCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.5
Mount SavageCensus-designated place4.2 mi1
MidlothianCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.7
ShaftCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.8
CarlosCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.3
ClarysvilleCensus-designated place5 mi0.1
KlondikeCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.4
BarrelvilleCensus-designated place5.9 mi0
NationalCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.2
Vale SummitCensus-designated place6 mi1
Wellersburg, PABorough6 mi0.8
WoodlandCensus-designated place6 mi0.2
OceanCensus-designated place6.5 mi0

Frequently asked questions

What county is Finzel, MD in?
Finzel is in Garrett County, Maryland.
What is the population of Finzel, MD?
About 740 people live in Finzel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Finzel?
Nearby places include Zihlman (2.7 mi), Frostburg (3.1 mi), Grahamtown (3.8 mi), Eckhart Mines (4.1 mi), Mount Savage (4.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023