The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21555 sells for about $191,440, or $106 per square foot.
Homes take about 118 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $918 a month.
ZIP 21555
The housing market in 21555 is characterized by low inventory and rural property types with a median home value around $191,440. Market activity is limited, and several metrics such as days on market and months of supply reflect a slow-paced, rural real estate environment. Data for specific metrics like property tax rates and school ratings were not available at the ZIP level.
This area is primarily suited for rural-lifestyle seekers and those looking for affordable, low-density housing options in Allegany County.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 118 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 16.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 21555
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
The local economy is primarily rural with limited major industrial anchors, largely influenced by the broader Cumberland, MD-WV Micro Area.
Data retrieved from Census ZCTA tabulations via Sheigo and Census Reporter.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.