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ZIP code 21561: Swanton, MD

21561 is a ZIP code in Swanton, Maryland, mainly in Garrett County. About 2,412 people live here.

Population
2,412
Median household income
$73,858
Typical home value
$589,100+1.4% in 12 months
Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
57
Homeowners
87.8%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 21561 details

CitySwanton
StateMaryland
CountyGarrett County
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area101.9 sq mi, plus 3.5 sq mi of water
Population density24 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher38% of adults 25+
Average commute31.1 minutes
Center coordinates39.49159, -79.19440

ZIP codes near 21561

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
21538Kitzmiller, MD5.9 mi678
21523Bloomington, MD6.2 mi150
21540Luke, MD7.3 mi89
21522Bittinger, MD7.8 mi—
26750Piedmont, WV8.0 mi759
21562Westernport, MD8.4 mi3,032
21521Barton, MD8.8 mi1,400
21541Mc Henry, MD10.5 mi1,335

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 21561?

A typical home in ZIP code 21561 is worth about $589,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $73,858 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

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About ZIP code 21561

What city is ZIP code 21561?

ZIP code 21561 is in Swanton, MD, in Garrett County.

What county is ZIP code 21561 in?

21561 is mainly in Garrett County, Maryland.

What is the population of ZIP code 21561?

About 2,412 people live in ZIP code 21561, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 21561 in?

21561 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.