The ZIP Code 21521 is associated with Barton, MD in Allegany County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,102. The median household income is $41,193, while about 14% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 21521 has a median age of approximately 51.7 years, with 36.9% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Maryland region, an estimated 90.1% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $23,519.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21521 is $41,193, while the region's mean household income is $46,876. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,519. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21521 of $23,519 is approximately 44.16% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 13.8% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately45.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.9% of the population in 21521 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 23.6% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 0.0% of 21521 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 24.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 23.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 21521, 90.1% of the population graduated high school, while 8.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 1.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 56.2% in this Allegany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 56.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 15.5% |
| Associate's degree | 10.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 1.8% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21521 are older than average. The median age of 51.7 years in ZIP Code 21521 is approximately 35.7% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 36.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.7% of the population in 21521 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 16.4% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.5% of 21521 residents are aged 5 to 9 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 7.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 6.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 16.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 12.3% |
| 85 years and over | 6.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21521, 99.4% is one race, while 0.6% are two or more races. Approximately 1.9% of 21521 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21521 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (99.2%), followed by American Indian and Alaska Native (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 99.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21521 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21521 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 21521, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Allegany County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21521, an estimated 27.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 15.1% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Allegany County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 27.1% |
In 21521, 48.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.7 minutes. Approximately 27.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21521 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 19.8% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 21521 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 9.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.3% |
| Retail trade | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 19.8% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 5.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.7% |
| Public administration | 6.5% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21521 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.75 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 15.29% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 27.92% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21521 | 9.5¢/kWh | 4.71¢/kWh | 2.37¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 18.38¢/kWh | 13.21¢/kWh | 9.59¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 21521 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.36 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.89 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.33 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.36 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.48 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.65 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.59 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.29 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.34 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.97 | 1.78 | 5.46 |