ZIP Code 21532 - Frostburg Maryland
Overview
ZIP Code 21532 is located in Frostburg Maryland. Portions of 21532 are also in Finzel and Zihlman and Carlos and Eckhart Mines and Grahamtown and National and Shaft and Clarysville and Klondike and Midland and Ocean and Vale Summit and Woodland and Gilmore and Midlothian. 21532 is primarily within Allegany County, with some portions in Garrett County. Regionally, 21532 is located in the Hagerstown Area.
ZIP Code 21532 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Frostburg |
| Primary County | Allegany County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 13,229 |
| Area Code(s) | 240 / 301 |
| Current Time | EDT |
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21532 Demographics
21532 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 21532 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 21532 is White. The current unemployment level in 21532 is 4.2%.
| Population | 13,229 |
| Population Growth Rate | -14.37% |
| Population Density | 182 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,223 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $50,349 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $436,610 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (July 2026) | 4.2% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 86.44% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 91.16% |
21532 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,421 | 86.42% |
| Black | 1,151 | 8.71% |
| Hispanic | 392 | 2.97% |
| Asian | 238 | 1.8% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
21532 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,392 | 95.47% |
| Black | 22 | 1.51% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.58% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
21532 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 446 | 5.31% |
| Bachelor Degree | 958 | 11.4% |
| High School Diploma | 3,707 | 44.13% |
| No High School Diploma | 110 | 1.31% |
| GED or Alternate | 248 | 2.95% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,108 | 13.19% |
| Associates Degree | 588 | 7% |
| Masters Degree | 837 | 9.96% |
| Professional Degree | 202 | 2.4% |
| Doctorate Degree | 197 | 2.34% |
21532 Geography
| Coordinates | 39.65198517, -78.95619202 |
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| Regions | Hagerstown Area Morgantown Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Cumberland, MD-WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 73 Square Miles |
21532 Schools
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21532 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 6b: -5F to 0F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | May 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Dfa - Humid Continental Hot Summers | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 69b - Uplands and Valleys of Mixed Land Use | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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