Maryland
Zihlman is a small town in Maryland with a population of 305. Residents earn $50,595 per year, which is 33% below the national average.
Based on current data, Zihlman receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Zihlman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Zihlman is $50,595, 33% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Zihlman is $100,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Zihlman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches, including 72.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $50,595 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,305 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,857 |
| Unemployment | 4.9% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,577 |
| County GDP | $3,542M |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 244 |
| Manufacturing | 47 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,083 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 28.7% |
| Census Median | $100,800 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,083 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 32.6% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.7% |
| Premature Death | 11,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 45.2 inches |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6740°N, 78.9131°W |
| County FIPS | 24001 |
Winner: Republican by 40.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 202/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 167 |
| Retail Stores | 244 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 31.7 min |
| Work from Home | 28.7% |