Rawlings
Census-designated place in Allegany County, Maryland

Rawlings is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Allegany County, Maryland, with 687 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 751 ft (229 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bier, 1.4 miles NE.
- 687residents (2020 Census)
- 751 ftelevation · 229 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.3 km²
- 769 / sq mipopulation density
- 21557ZIP code
About Rawlings
Rawlings is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Allegany County, Maryland, United States, on the McMullen Highway (U.S. Route 220). As of the 2010 census, the Rawlings CDP had a population of 693.
The community was named after Moses Rawlings, an officer in the Revolutionary War. It was originally known as "Rawlings Station" after a post office was established on the railroad there on March 7, 1856.
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Living in Rawlings
- Median household income
- $68,229
- Median home value
- $144,500
- Median age
- 31
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Rawlings had 687 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 687 |
|---|---|
| Density | 769 per sq mi (297 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rawlings at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegany County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 687 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.89 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5392° N, 78.8868° W |
| ZIP code | 21557 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2465150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rawlings
- Bier1.4 mi NE
- Danville2.6 mi SW
- Bel Air3.3 mi NE
- Gilmore4.6 mi NW
- Cresaptown4.7 mi NE
- Midland4.8 mi NW
- Lonaconing5.2 mi W
- Ocean5.3 mi NW
- Dawson5.4 mi SW
- Vale Summit5.4 mi N
- Detmold5.7 mi W
- National5.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Rawlings
What county is Rawlings in?
Rawlings is in Allegany County, Maryland.
What is the population of Rawlings, MD?
687 people lived in Rawlings at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rawlings, MD?
The ZIP code of Rawlings is 21557.
What is the elevation of Rawlings?
751 feet (229 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rawlings?
Bier (1.4 mi), Danville (2.6 mi), Bel Air (3.3 mi), Gilmore (4.6 mi), Cresaptown (4.7 mi).
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