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Highfield-Cascade, MD

Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21719.

Population

1,089

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

629

ZIP codes

1

Highfield-Cascade and its ZIP codes

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Highfield-Cascade at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $62,368 a year, 40% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,900 (50% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,460 a month.

Local data for Highfield-Cascade, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Highfield-Cascade, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$62,368

Poverty rate

4.7%

Median home value

$208,900

Median rent

$1,460/mo

Homeownership

87.8%

Bachelor's or higher

19.7%

Median age

36.9

Average commute

36.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (258), Irish Americans (118), Italian Americans (66).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Highfield-Cascade.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,257

66,110 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,536

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.16B

FY 2026, $7,506 per person

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.4%
  • Carpooled5.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home19.4%

Average one-way commute: 36.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Highfield-Cascade, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

1,066

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

280

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

84° / 23°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Highfield-Cascade, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.8%

U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts

Diabetes

12.0%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.8%

U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.9%

U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts

ZIP codes in Highfield-Cascade

1 in or overlapping Highfield-Cascade. Population shown

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Cities near Highfield-Cascade

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Fort RitchieCensus-designated place0.7 mi1
Pen Mar, PACensus-designated place1 mi0.7
Rouzerville, PACensus-designated place1.8 mi0.7
Blue Ridge Summit, PACensus-designated place2.3 mi0.7
Wayne Heights, PACensus-designated place3 mi2.1
EdgemontCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.5
RinggoldCensus-designated place3.2 mi0.3
SabillasvilleCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.7
GreensburgCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.4
Waynesboro, PABorough4.7 mi3.4
SmithsburgTown5.2 mi1.2
LeitersburgCensus-designated place5.9 mi1.8
CavetownCensus-designated place6.6 mi1.9
Carroll Valley, PABorough6.9 mi5.4
PondsvilleCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.3
ChewsvilleCensus-designated place7.6 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Highfield-Cascade, MD in?
Highfield-Cascade is in Washington County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Highfield-Cascade, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Highfield-Cascade include 21719.
What is the population of Highfield-Cascade, MD?
About 1,089 people live in Highfield-Cascade, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Highfield-Cascade?
Nearby places include Fort Ritchie (0.7 mi), Pen Mar, PA (1 mi), Rouzerville, PA (1.8 mi), Blue Ridge Summit, PA (2.3 mi), Wayne Heights, PA (3 mi).

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