Welcome to OAKLAND, MD 21550
21550 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Oakland, Maryland. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples.
The average family income here is $47,022/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 21550 is $36,880.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 21550 earn an average of $29,743/year. Women earn only $16,914/year.
6,167 people in 21550 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 21550? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.3 minutes.
The median age here is 43. There are 6,947 men and 7,247 women. The median age for men is 42 while for women the median age is 45.
To give you a sense of the community, 8,451 people (out of the 14,194 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 6,202 homes, and 510 businesses every day. 171 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
21550 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Tianjin, China!) and -79 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 2,502 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Oakland, MD
Average Home Value in 21550: $167,700
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- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
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Demographics
- Total Population: 14,194
- White Population: 14,067
- Black Population: 87
- Hispanic Population: 96
- Asian Population: 59
- Hawaiian Population: 2
- Indian Population: 56
- Male Population: 6,947
- Female Population: 7,247
- Median Age: 43
- Median Age of Males: 42
- Median Age of Females: 45
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: South Atlantic
- State: Maryland
- County: Garrett
- City: Oakland
- Longitude: -79.4
- Latitude: 39.3
- Elevation: 2,503 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 240/301
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 5,837
- Drive alone: 4,767
- Carpool: 839
- Public transit: 24
- Ride bikes or walk: 171
- Average commute time: 21.3 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 440
- 5 - 9: 978
- 10 - 14: 1,060
- 15 - 19: 1,043
- 20 - 24: 851
- 25 - 29: 190
- 30 - 34: 471
- 35 - 39: 42
- 40 - 44: 103
- 45 - 59: 262
- 60 - 89: 229
- 90 plus: 168
The Economics
- Average House Value: $167,700
- Average Annual Household Income: $41,773
- Businesses: 480
- Employees: 6,849
- Annual Payroll: $217,896,000
- Average Family Income: $47,022
- Median Family Income: $31,159
- Average Income for Men: $29,743
- Average Income for Women: $16,914
The Politics
- Congressional District: 06
- Congressional District Land Area: 3062.0
- Sr Senator: Barbara A. Mikulski (D)
- Jr Senator: Benjamin L. Cardin (D)
- US House Representative: John K. Delaney (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 023
- State FIPS Code: 24
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Schools in 21550 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Broad Ford Elementary
- 607 Harvey Winters Rd
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-9445
- Crellin Elementary
- 115 Kendall Dr
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-4704
- Dennett Road Elementary
- 770 Dennett Rd
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-3452
- Swan Meadow School
- 6709 Garrett Highway
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-2059
- Yough Glades Elementary
- 70 Wolf Acres Dr
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-3334
- Middle Schools
- Southern Middle School
- 605 Harvey Winters Road
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-8881
- High Schools
- Garrett County Home & Hospital School
- 40 S Second St
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-7655
- Southern Garrett High School
- 345 Oakland Dr
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-9447
- Other Schools
- Southern High Evening School
- 345 Oakland Dr
- Oakland, MD 21550
- (301) 334-9447
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 21550 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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