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Garrett County, MD
15 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Garrett County, Maryland.
Population
28,615
Land area
649sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Garrett County
Garrett County at a glance
- Garrett County is 93% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,688 a year, 35% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,300 (44% below Maryland) and median rent is $765 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Oakland (2,254), Mountain Lake Park (2,167) and Grantsville (1,013).
Local data for Garrett County, MD
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools13
- Colleges1
- Libraries5
- Banks12
- Post Offices10
- Parks41
- Grocery Stores20
- Restaurants103
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Garrett County, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,688
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$235,300
Prices +2.4% in a year
Median rent
$765/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
48.3
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,393), Irish Americans (3,844), Italian Americans (1,008).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
$84.5M
1,158 loans, 10,290 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$106K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Garrett County, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Garrett County, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
353
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
72
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 18°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garrett County, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Garrett County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Garrett County, MD?
- Oakland is the largest city or town in Garrett County, with about 2,254 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Garrett County?
- Garrett County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 21520, 21521, 21523, 21531, 21536.
- What is the population of Garrett County, MD?
- About 28,615 people live in Garrett County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Garrett County?
- Garrett County borders Fayette County, PA, Somerset County, PA, Allegany County, Preston County, WV, Mineral County, WV, Grant County, WV.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023