| City: | Midlothian, Maryland |
| County: | Allegany County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:00:45 PM |
| Population: | 230 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 227 / 240 / 301 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.6385, -78.9518 |
| Land Area: | 2.465 sq mi |
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Midlothian is a small rural community in Allegany County, Maryland, with a population of 230 across 2.2 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no carrier delivery available, so all 94 households depend on the post office for mail access.
The post office maintains 88 PO Boxes for 94 households, giving an adoption rate of 94%. Despite the PO Box classification, some residents receive rural route delivery on two routes serving the area. Most delivery points are single-family homes spread across 17 roads, all using the SW directional suffix.
Street names like Pond Circle, Hillside Drive, and Creek Edge Drive show the area's rural character. The largest concentration of delivery points is on Blan Avon Road SW (12 addresses) and Old Midlothian Road SW (9 addresses). Nearly all homes are owner-occupied (86 of 94 households), and the median home value is $186,000.
Midlothian skews older, with a median age of 48.8 years. Work patterns are notable: 33% of workers work from home, well above national averages. The largest employment sector is transportation and warehousing (135 workers), followed by public administration (53 workers) and educational/health services (51 workers). Only 8% of adults have bachelor's degrees.
Mail to Midlothian requires either a PO Box address or a rural route designation. Standard format:
PO Box [Number]
Midlothian, MD 21543Street names like Pond Circle, Hillside, and Creek Edge emphasize the rural, natural setting of this small Maryland community.
ZIP Code 21543 has 230 residents and 94 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 48.8 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.6%, much higher than the state average of 48.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.9%, lower than the state average of 6.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 230Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 185Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 93.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 94Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $190,200Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.17Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 109 | 113 | 78 | 76 | 120 | 102 | 182 | 164 | 276 | 229 | 335 | 277 | 325 | 185 |
| Decennial Census | 140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 230 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.8
Male Median Age: 48.5
Female Median Age: 52.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 9 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 3 | 27 | 9 | 27 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 6 |
| White: | 213 | 98.16% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.92% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.46% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.46% |
| Total: | 217 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 113 | 49.13% | 48.5 years |
| Females: | 117 | 50.87% | 52.3 years |
| Total: | 230 | 100% | 48.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 182 | 98.38% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 1.62% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 1.62% |
| Total Population: | 185 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 182 | 98.38% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 1.62% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($101,652), is down $50,375 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34,545. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $39,477 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,477). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $63,667, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $63,667 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 84.3%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 35.3%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (87.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $50,375 | $50,375 | $52,656 | $53,000 | $53,419 | $42,727 | $48,295 | $42,250 | $34,545 | $31,225 | $33,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $49,028 | $48,971 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,727 | $0 | $45,875 | $40,875 | $0 | $0 | $29,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,477 |
| Median Male Income | $46,597 | $48,971 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,938 | $0 | $34,432 | $0 | $74,444 | $87,845 | $83,125 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,380 | $58,555 | $61,538 | $63,667 |
| Employed: | 101 | 54.59% |
| Unemployed: | 55 | 29.73% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 29 | 15.68% |
| Total: | 185 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 88 | 87.13% |
| Service: | 13 | 12.87% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 101 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $190,200, which is far less than the state median ($397,700), is up $68,900 (56.80%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $60,100. The median gross rent is $775, which is well under the state median ($1,662), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $775. Of occupied housing, owners make up 84.43% (17.48% with a mortgage, 82.52% free-and-clear) and renters 15.57% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $121,300 | $121,300 | $123,400 | $120,000 | $117,300 | $152,300 | $133,000 | $134,700 | $130,100 | $150,800 | $154,800 | $159,300 | $186,000 | $190,200 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 16 | 84.21% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 3 | 15.79% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $775 | $775 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 14.75% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 85 | 69.67% |
| Renter Occupied: | 19 | 15.57% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 122 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 122 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 122 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 116 | 95.08% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 6 | 4.92% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 122 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (42.70%). High school or higher is 98.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (56.52%). College enrollment is 56.52%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 1.85% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 104 | 64.20% |
| Some college, no degree: | 30 | 18.52% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 25 | 15.43% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 159 | 98.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 15.43% |
| Private Insurance: | 87 | 45.55% |
| Public Insurance: | 104 | 54.45% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 191 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 43.48% |
| College or graduate school: | 13 | 56.52% |
| Total: | 23 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 10 | 43.48% |
ZIP Code 21543 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 97Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 21543 is located in Allegany County, Maryland, within the Cumberland, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19060) and Maryland's 6th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 103,299 people, about 0.22% of whom live in ZIP Code 21543. It covers 2.465 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.003 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Cumberland, MD-WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19060Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 103,299Source: Census |
| MSA: | Cumberland, MD-WV MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 2.465 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.003 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1950.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2452525Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Midlothian CDP; MarylandSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 21543 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.