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U.S. ZIP Code · MD21532

Allegany County

Typical home value

$179,255[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.9%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+5.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-36.9%
vs metro
vs state
-60.2%
ZIP 21532 location in MD
Location of ZIP 21532 in MD

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 21532 is worth $179,255. Over the past year, values have risen 4.9%. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
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Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,649[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Allegany County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
13,647[3]
Median household income
$63,690[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Allegany County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+131[5]
Moved in
1,128
Moved out
997

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • Mountain Ridge High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Allegany County Public Schools

    734 students

  • Beall Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Allegany County Public Schools

    413 students

  • Frost Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Allegany County Public Schools

    239 students

  • Route 40 Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Garrett County Public Schools

    118 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$906
Loan principal$143,404
Down payment$35,851
Total interest paid$182,904

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,193
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 21532?
The typical home in 21532 is worth $179,255, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 21532?
Home values in 21532 are up 4.9% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 21532?
The effective property tax rate in 21532 is 0.9% — roughly $1,649 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 21532?
ZIP code 21532 has a population of 13,647 and a median household income of $63,690.

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