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Frostburg, MD
City in Allegany County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21532.
Population
6,977
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,087
ZIP codes
1
Frostburg and its ZIP codes
Frostburg at a glance
- Frostburg is about 3.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,977, 49% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,700 (57% below Maryland) and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Frostburg, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frostburg, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,977
Poverty rate
28.8%
Median home value
$181,700
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
41.5%
Median age
25.6
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,762), Irish Americans (923), Italian Americans (180).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Frostburg.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,825
26,493 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,707
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$497M
FY 2026, $7,304 per person
PPP loans
$11.4M
249 loans, 1,842 jobs reported
How people get to work
Frostburg, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.4%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked7.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frostburg, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,095
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
135
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
45.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frostburg, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Frostburg
1 in or overlapping Frostburg. Population shown
Cities near Frostburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrahamtownCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ZihlmanCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Eckhart MinesCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| MidlothianCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| ShaftCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.8 |
| ClarysvilleCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| CarlosCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Vale SummitCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| FinzelCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.9 |
| NationalCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodlandCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| KlondikeCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| OceanCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0 |
| Mount SavageCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| MidlandTown | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
| GilmoreCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frostburg, MD in?
- Frostburg is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Frostburg, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Frostburg include 21532.
- What is the population of Frostburg, MD?
- About 6,977 people live in Frostburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frostburg?
- Nearby places include Grahamtown (0.8 mi), Zihlman (1.6 mi), Eckhart Mines (1.6 mi), Midlothian (1.9 mi), Shaft (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023