ZIP Code 21520 Demographics & Data

Accident, MD (ZIP Code 21520) Insights

Maryland

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 21520

The ZIP Code 21520 is associated with Accident, MD in Garrett County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 2,200. Approximately 3% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $58,625. The ZIP Code 21520 has a median age of approximately 44.1 years, with 22.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Maryland region, an estimated 91.0% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $30,758.

Population in 21520

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21520 is 2,200.

Accident, MD

The 21520 ZIP Code is associated with Accident, MD in Garrett County.

Area Codes associated with 21520

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21520 include 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21520

Sunrise: 7:36 am
Sunset: 5:00 pm
Sunrise in 21520 7:36 am
Sunrise in 21520 5:00 pm

Weather forecast for 21520

Today's forecast for 21520: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Current air quality in 21520

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21520 Fair

Internet in 21520

In ZIP Code 21520, an estimated 85.2% of households have a computer, while 80.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21520

Females make up an estimated 54.4% of the overall population in ZIP Code 21520, while males comprise about 45.6%.

Health Insurance in 21520

Approximately 8.1% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21520 (Accident, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21520

The median household income in ZIP Code 21520 is $58,625, while the region's mean household income is $73,267. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,758. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21520 of $30,758 is approximately 26.98% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 2.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 71.58% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 21520 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.0% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.5% of 21520 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 21520

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 1.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 11.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 17.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.1%
$200,000 or more per year 2.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21520

In ZIP Code 21520, 91.0% of the population graduated high school, while 33.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.0% in this Garrett County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21520

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.5%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 28.0%
Some college, no degree 16.8%
Associate's degree 12.7%
Bachelor's degree 17.8%
Graduate or professional degree 15.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 21520

Residents of ZIP Code 21520 are older than average. The median age of 44.1 years in ZIP Code 21520 is approximately 15.75% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.3% of the population in 21520 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.3% of 21520 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 21520

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.8%
5 to 9 years 7.6%
10 to 14 years 5.1%
15 to 19 years 3.3%
20 to 24 years 3.3%
25 to 34 years 11.9%
35 to 44 years 11.3%
45 to 54 years 13.3%
55 to 59 years 11.1%
60 to 64 years 5.8%
65 to 74 years 8.0%
75 to 84 years 6.5%
85 years and over 3.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21520

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21520, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 1.4% of 21520 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21520 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.8%), followed by Black or African American (0.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21520

Industry Percent
White 99.8%
Black or African American 0.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21520 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 21520

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21520 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21520 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21520 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21520

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.9%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 21520

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21520

In ZIP Code 21520, 98.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Garrett County region.

Language Spoken in 21520

Language Spoken Percent
English only 98.7%
Spanish 0.0%
Other Indo-European languages 1.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.1%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 21520

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21520, an estimated 20.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Garrett County region.

Age of Housing in 21520

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 8.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 18.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.2%
Built between 1960 and 1969 4.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 16.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 21520

In 21520, 66.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.3 minutes. Approximately 25.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21520 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 21520 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 21520

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.6%
Construction 9.6%
Manufacturing 3.8%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Retail trade 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.1%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 2.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 25.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.0%
Other services, except public administration 9.6%
Public administration 10.9%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21520 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21520 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.6 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.65% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.2% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes electricity rates in 21520 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21520

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21520 9.5¢/kWh 4.71¢/kWh 2.37¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.17¢/kWh 9.94¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21520

Month ZIP Code 21520 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.24 1.9 5.84
Feb 3.84 3 6.31
Mar 4.57 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.17 5.13 7.3
May 5.21 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.43 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.63 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.57 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.28 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.6 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.71 2.33 5.99
Dec 2.92 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 21520. This visualizes solar power levels in 21520 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.