ZIP code 21542
Where is ZIP code 21542?
Midland, Maryland
Allegany County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 21542 belongs to Midland, Maryland in Allegany County. 21542 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Midland post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 227, 240 and 301. About 84 people live in the 21542 area. The closest ZIP codes are 21539 (Lonaconing, 2.4 mi southwest), 21543 (Midlothian, 3.1 mi north) and 21532 (Frostburg, 4.2 mi north).
| ZIP code | 21542 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Midland |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Allegany County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 227, 240, 301 |
| Coordinates | 39.5901, -78.9497 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 215 |
Population and income in 21542
| Population | 84 · lower than 96% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,818 · higher than 86% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 26.7 years · lower than 97% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 64% / 36% |
| Income per person | $18,764 |
| Below the poverty line | 30% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $103,100 · lower than 98% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 40 |
| Households | 34 (2.47 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 41% / 59% |
| Land area | 0.02 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21542. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 21542
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21539 | Lonaconing, MD | 2.4 mi SW | Standard |
| 21543 | Midlothian, MD | 3.1 mi N | PO Box only |
| 21532 | Frostburg, MD | 4.2 mi N | Standard |
| 21528 | Eckhart Mines, MD | 5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 21557 | Rawlings, MD | 5.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 21502 | Cumberland, MD | 5.6 mi E | Standard |
| 21505 | Cumberland, MD | 5.7 mi E | PO Box only |
| 21521 | Barton, MD | 5.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 21556 | Pinto, MD | 5.8 mi E | PO Box only |
| 21562 | Westernport, MD | 7.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 21545 | Mount Savage, MD | 8.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 26753 | Ridgeley, WV | 8.8 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 21542 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 21542
PO BOX 123
MIDLAND MD 21542
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (21542-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 21542?
- 21542 is a Midland, Maryland ZIP code.
- What county is 21542 in?
- ZIP code 21542 is in Allegany County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 21542 in?
- 21542 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 21542?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 21542 use area codes 227, 240 and 301.
- What is the population of ZIP code 21542?
- About 84 people live in ZIP code 21542, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 21542 for a street address?
- No. 21542 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Midland use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 21542?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 21542 are 21539 (Lonaconing, 2.4 miles), 21543 (Midlothian, 3.1 miles), 21532 (Frostburg, 4.2 miles) and 21528 (Eckhart Mines, 5 miles).