| City: | Upper Fairmount, Maryland |
| City Alias: | Fairmount, Upper Fairmt, Upper Hill |
| County: | Somerset County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:03:28 PM |
| Population: | 78 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 410 / 667 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 38.1102, -75.7921 |
| Land Area: | 0.235 sq mi |
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The ZIP's delivery infrastructure reflects classic rural patterns. A single street, Fairmount Road, provides the backbone for carrier service through one general delivery route and one rural route. Despite the P classification indicating this ZIP contains only PO Box records, residents do have street delivery available through rural carrier routes. The post office itself is the only named building in the delivery system, serving as the central point for a scattered residential population.
With just 23 occupied households spread across the area, the community shows a notably high household size. The population-to-household ratio of 3.39 suggests larger families or multi-generational households, which is common in rural Maryland communities. The median age of 48.7 years indicates a stable, middle-aged population rather than a retirement or college-driven demographic.
The ZIP's multiple aliases—Upper Fairmount, Upper Hill, Upper Fairmt, and Fairmount—reflect both historical naming conventions and the USPS's efforts to accommodate address variations. These aliases don't indicate separate communities but rather different ways residents have historically written their location. The ZIP contains no census tracts with distinct neighborhood identities, functioning instead as a single rural service area where the post office provides the primary geographic anchor.
The single street name, Fairmount Road, reflects the area's identity as a small, focused community built along one primary thoroughfare. This isn't unusual for rural Maryland crossroads communities where development clusters around a single road.
ZIP Code 21867 has 78 residents and 23 households (average 3.39 persons per household). The median age is 48.7 years, significantly older than the state (38.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.9% male and 55.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (69.2%, much higher than the state average of 48.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (17.9%, much lower than the state average of 29.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4%, 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: | 78Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 60Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 331.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 23Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.39Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 8.11Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 15 | 48 | 44 | 41 | 44 | 33 | 6 | 10 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 24 | 52 | 60 |
| Decennial Census | 114 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 78 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.7
Male Median Age: 54.5
Female Median Age: 48.1
| 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 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| White: | 54 | 70.13% |
| Black: | 14 | 18.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 5 | 6.49% |
| Asian: | 1 | 1.30% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 3.90% |
| Total: | 77 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 35 | 44.87% | 54.5 years |
| Females: | 43 | 55.13% | 48.1 years |
| Total: | 78 | 100% | 48.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 60 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 60 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 60 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($101,652), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($68,044), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (67.2%).
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 | $0 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $45,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 46 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($397,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,662), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $0 | $162,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 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 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 10 | 41.67% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 58.33% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 24 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 24 | 44.44% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 30 | 55.56% |
| Total Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 54 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 54 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (42.70%). High school or higher is 73.90%, which is on par with the state rate (91.00%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 16.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (73.40%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (34.20%). The share of people in poverty is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.30%), up 100.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 100.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 26.09% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 24 | 52.17% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 21.74% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 34 | 73.91% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 10 | 14.29% |
| Public Insurance: | 60 | 85.71% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 70 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 50.0% | 47.4% | 42.1% | 45.0% | 100.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% |
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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 21867 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: | 27Source: 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 21867 is located in Somerset County, Maryland, within the Salisbury, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 41540) and Maryland's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 125,203 people, about 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 21867. It covers 0.235 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Salisbury, MDSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 41540Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 125,203Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.235 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 3977.06 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 21867 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.