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Zihlman, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
305 Population 202/sq mi density
$50,595 Median Income $31,305 per capita
$100,800 Home Value $173,166 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 2,261 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,595 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Zihlman, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,595
33% below
$31,305 per capita
Home Value
$100,800
64% below
Zillow: $173,166
Violent Crime
162/100K
57% below
2,261/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Zihlman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Zihlman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
36%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
43%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Zihlman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Zihlman residents earn a median household income of $50,595 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,305. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,577 business establishments, including 167 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Zihlman is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,166. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Zihlman reports 162 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,261/100K.

Education

20.0% of adults in Zihlman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Zihlman has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population305
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,595
Per Capita$31,305
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,542M
Avg Weekly Wage$996

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,800
Rent
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$173,166
Housing Units208
Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

F
Violent162/100K
Property2,261/100K

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,706 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Zihlman was built in 1938.
28.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 167 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.