What city is ZIP code 21562?

ZIP code 21562 is in Westernport, MD (Allegany County).

What county is ZIP code 21562 in?

ZIP code 21562 is mostly in Allegany County, Maryland.

How many people live in ZIP code 21562?

About 3,032 people live in the 21562 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Checked Oct 26, 2026

ZIP Code 21562

Westernport, MD, Allegany County

Population

3,032

Land area

28.9sq mi

People per sq mi

105

City

Westernport

ZIP 21562 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 21562 at a glance

ZIP 21562 (Westernport) is 84% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
The median household income is $47,500, 54% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,500 (77% below Maryland) and median rent is $547 a month.

Local data for ZIP 21562

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 21562, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$47,500

Poverty rate

20.3%

Median home value

$98,500

Median rent

$547/mo

Homeownership

73.1%

Bachelor's or higher

13.9%

Median age

43.8

Average commute

29.6 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

360

$11M annual payroll

PPP loans

$1.5M

38 loans

Campaign donations

$929

14% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 21562, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

89° / 21°F

41.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 21562, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

19.6%

U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.3%

U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 21562?: ZIP code 21562 is in Westernport, MD (Allegany County).
What county is ZIP code 21562 in?: ZIP code 21562 is mostly in Allegany County, Maryland.
How many people live in ZIP code 21562?: About 3,032 people live in the 21562 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.