Frostburg
City in Allegany County, Maryland
Frostburg is a city in Allegany County, Maryland, with 7,027 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,070 ft (631 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grahamtown, 0.5 miles SE.
- 7,027residents (2020 Census)
- 2,070 ftelevation · 631 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 2,102 / sq mipopulation density
- 21543ZIP code
About Frostburg
Frostburg is a city in Allegany County, Maryland, United States. It is located at the head of the Georges Creek Valley, 8 miles (13 km) west of the county seat of Cumberland. The town is one of the first cities on the "National Road", US 40, and the western terminus of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad. It is part of the Cumberland metropolitan area.
Frostburg was originally called Mount Pleasant until 1820, when the government developed a postal service. Since 1973, the city has been served by what is now Interstate 68.
As of the 2020 census, Frostburg had a population of 7,027. In addition, 5,400 students attend Frostburg State University, a public university within the University System of Maryland.
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Living in Frostburg
- Median household income
- $52,977
- Median home value
- $181,700
- Median rent
- $945/mo
- Median age
- 25.6
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Frostburg had 7,027 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,027 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,102 per sq mi (811 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Frostburg at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 7,027 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.34 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,070 ft (631 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6505° N, 78.9268° W |
| ZIP code | 21543 |
| Official website | frostburgcity.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2430900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Frostburg
- Grahamtown0.5 mi SE
- Eckhart Mines1.8 mi E
- Zihlman1.8 mi NE
- Midlothian1.8 mi SW
- Clarysville2.1 mi E
- Shaft2.1 mi SW
- Carlos2.4 mi SW
- Vale Summit2.6 mi S
- National2.8 mi S
- Woodland3.2 mi SW
- Klondike3.4 mi SW
- Ocean3.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Frostburg
What county is Frostburg in?
Frostburg is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Frostburg, MD?
7,027 people lived in Frostburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Frostburg, MD?
The ZIP code of Frostburg is 21543.
What is the elevation of Frostburg?
2,070 feet (631 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Frostburg?
Grahamtown (0.5 mi), Eckhart Mines (1.8 mi), Zihlman (1.8 mi), Midlothian (1.8 mi), Clarysville (2.1 mi).
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