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ZIP code 21550: Oakland, MD

21550 is a ZIP code in Oakland, Maryland, mainly in Garrett County. About 13,691 people live here.

Population
13,691
Median household income
$64,921
Typical home value
$297,600+1.2% in 12 months
Median rent
$803gross, per month
Median age
49.4
Homeowners
76.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 21550 details

CityOakland
StateMaryland
CountyGarrett County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area205.5 sq mi, plus 3.4 sq mi of water
Population density67 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher27.6% of adults 25+
Average commute19.3 minutes
Center coordinates39.39173, -79.39239

Median rent in 21550 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$525/mo
2 bedrooms$688/mo
3 bedrooms$1,107/mo
4 bedrooms$816/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 21550

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
26720Gormania, WV8.5 mi54
21538Kitzmiller, MD9.1 mi678
26764Terra Alta, WV9.9 mi4,175
21541Mc Henry, MD10.4 mi1,335
26705Aurora, WV10.5 mi716
26717Elk Garden, WV11.9 mi1,593
26716Eglon, WV12.1 mi944
21561Swanton, MD12.6 mi2,412

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 21550?

A typical home in ZIP code 21550 is worth about $297,600 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $64,921 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $297,600 homeWhat can a $64,921 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 21550

What city is ZIP code 21550?

ZIP code 21550 is in Oakland, MD, in Garrett County.

What county is ZIP code 21550 in?

21550 is mainly in Garrett County, Maryland.

What is the population of ZIP code 21550?

About 13,691 people live in ZIP code 21550, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 21550 in?

21550 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.