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Mount Vernon, MD

Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21853.

Population

1,067

Land area

13sq mi

People per sq mi

82

ZIP codes

1

Mount Vernon and its ZIP codes

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Mount Vernon at a glance

  • Mount Vernon is 87% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $113,938, 10% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,500 (61% below Maryland).

Local data for Mount Vernon, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mount Vernon, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$113,938

Poverty rate

15.2%

Median home value

$163,500

Homeownership

94.3%

Bachelor's or higher

35.0%

Median age

55.7

Average commute

23.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Polish Americans (181), Dutch Americans (99), Russian Americans (91).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Mount Vernon.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Sep 2026, -0.8 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

Somerset County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone91.7%
  • Carpooled1.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home7.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mount Vernon, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

89° / 29°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mount Vernon, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

16.2%

U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.0%

U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts

ZIP codes in Mount Vernon

1 in or overlapping Mount Vernon. Population shown

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Cities near Mount Vernon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WhitehavenCensus-designated place1.9 mi0.4
Princess AnneTown4.8 mi1.7
AllenCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.4
NanticokeCensus-designated place6.3 mi2.6
WaterviewCensus-designated place6.5 mi0.5
Nanticoke AcresCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.3
JestervilleCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.6
BivalveCensus-designated place7 mi1.5
TyaskinCensus-designated place7.2 mi1.4
EdenCensus-designated place7.5 mi5.6
Dames QuarterCensus-designated place7.9 mi11.9
QuanticoCensus-designated place9.2 mi2.1
ChanceCensus-designated place9.7 mi1.7
FruitlandCity10 mi3.8
FairmountCensus-designated place10 mi12.3
Deal IslandCensus-designated place11 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mount Vernon, MD in?
Mount Vernon is in Somerset County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Mount Vernon, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mount Vernon include 21853.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, MD?
About 1,067 people live in Mount Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mount Vernon?
Nearby places include Whitehaven (1.9 mi), Princess Anne (4.8 mi), Allen (5.8 mi), Nanticoke (6.3 mi), Waterview (6.5 mi).

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