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Zihlman, MD
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland.
Population
306
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
203
ZIP codes
0
Zihlman and its ZIP codes
Zihlman at a glance
- Zihlman is 68% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Local data for Zihlman, MD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegany County. PPP loans are for Zihlman.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Zihlman, 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 Zihlman, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Zihlman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Eckhart MinesCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| FrostburgCity | 1.6 mi | 3.3 |
| GrahamtownCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount SavageCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| ClarysvilleCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.1 |
| FinzelCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3.9 |
| MidlothianCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.7 |
| ShaftCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Vale SummitCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1 |
| BarrelvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0 |
| CarlosCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| NationalCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| La ValeCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 9.1 |
| WoodlandCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.2 |
| KlondikeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Wellersburg, PABorough | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Zihlman, MD in?
- Zihlman is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Zihlman, MD?
- About 306 people live in Zihlman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Zihlman?
- Nearby places include Eckhart Mines (1.6 mi), Frostburg (1.6 mi), Grahamtown (2.1 mi), Mount Savage (2.4 mi), Clarysville (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023