The ZIP Code 21540 is associated with Luke, MD in Allegany County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 102. Approximately 62% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $38,409. The ZIP Code 21540 has a median age of approximately 29.9 years, with 12.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Maryland region, an estimated 87.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $13,019.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 21540 is $38,409, while the region's mean household income is $32,105. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $13,019. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21540 of $13,019 is approximately 69.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 61.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately547.37% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 36.8% of the population in 21540 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 23.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 21540 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 36.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 21540, 87.7% of the population graduated high school, while 7.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.0% in this Allegany County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.3% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 38.5% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 21540 are younger than average. The median age of 29.9 years in ZIP Code 21540 is approximately 21.52% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 25.5% of the population in 21540 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 17.6% are aged 5 to 9 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.0% of 21540 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 17.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.9% |
| 25 to 34 years | 25.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.9% |
| 65 to 74 years | 5.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21540, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 21540 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21540 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Some other race (2.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21540 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21540 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.5% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 21540, 97.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Allegany County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.9% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21540, an estimated 70.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 20.7% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Allegany County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 70.7% |
In 21540, 61.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.8 minutes. Approximately 24.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21540 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 20.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 21540 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 13.8% |
| Manufacturing | 24.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 20.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21540 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.67 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 13.35% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 29.14% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 21540 | 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 |
| Month | ZIP Code 21540 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.77 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.46 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.82 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.21 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.3 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.64 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.48 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.21 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.32 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.81 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.06 | 1.78 | 5.46 |