What city is ZIP code 21536?

ZIP code 21536 is in Jennings, MD (Garrett County).

What county is ZIP code 21536 in?

ZIP code 21536 is mostly in Garrett County, Maryland.

How many people live in ZIP code 21536?

About 3,833 people live in the 21536 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 21536

Jennings, MD, Garrett County

Population

3,833

Land area

97.9sq mi

People per sq mi

City

Jennings

ZIP 21536 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 21536 at a glance

ZIP 21536 (Jennings) is 94% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Households here earn a median of $64,205 a year, 38% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,300 (52% below Maryland) and median rent is $664 a month.

Local data for ZIP 21536

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 21536, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,205

Poverty rate

14.1%

Median home value

$201,300

Median rent

$664/mo

Homeownership

75.8%

Bachelor's or higher

18.4%

Median age

47.7

Average commute

22.8 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

130

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

1,757

$80.3M annual payroll

PPP loans

$14.3M

116 loans

Campaign donations

$4,425

12% D, 34% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 21536, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

353

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

81° / 20°F

41.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 21536, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

14.3%

U.S. 12.1% +2.2 pts

Smoking

14.7%

U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 21536?: ZIP code 21536 is in Jennings, MD (Garrett County).
What county is ZIP code 21536 in?: ZIP code 21536 is mostly in Garrett County, Maryland.
How many people live in ZIP code 21536?: About 3,833 people live in the 21536 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.