Frostburg, Maryland

Frostburg: city in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

About

Frostburg is a city located in the county of Allegany in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 9,002 and a population density of 1,039 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 8,465 inhabitants.

The city was created 187 years ago in 1838.

Frostburg locator map
Location of Frostburg on Maryland map.

Quick Facts about Frostburg

Population 8,465 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Maryland (United States)
County Allegany County
Postal code 21532
Phone Area Codes 301
Area 8.66 km2
Latitude & Longitude 39.6581,-78.9284
Altitude 2,070 feet / 631 meters
Establishment January 01, 1839 (187 years ago)
Time Zone Eastern Time Zone
Local time 23:40:17 (18th April 2026)
Density 977 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -6.34% (2010-2020)
Weather 80℉ Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
2016-06-25 10 37 21 View of Frostburg  Allegany County  Maryland from Maryland State Route 36 'New Georges Creek Road' just north of Interstate 68 'National Freeway' image
2016-06-25 10 37 21 View of Frostburg Allegany County Maryland from Maryland State Route 36 'New Georges Creek Road' just north of Interstate 68 'National Freeway' image

Geography

Frostburg is located at 39°39'29"N 78°55'42"W (39.6581400, -78.9283600).

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Weather

80°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
5 to 12 mph S Saturday

A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

7-Day Forecast

Official website of Frostburg

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Frostburg decreased by 6.34% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 9,002 - census
2011 8,890 -1.26% estimation process
2012 8,747 -1.63% estimation process
2013 8,763 0.18% estimation process
2014 8,707 -0.64% estimation process
2015 8,658 -0.57% estimation process
2016 8,661 0.03% estimation process
2017 8,612 -0.57% estimation process
2018 8,562 -0.58% estimation process
2019 8,505 -0.67% estimation process
2020 8,465 -0.47% estimation process
Frostburg zip code is 21532. County name: Allegany, County fips: 24001
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Best Things to Do in Frostburg

1Train Depot

Rating: 4.6 (279)

19 Depot St, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Website available

2Frostburg Community Park

Rating: 4.6 (97)

19329 Lower Consol Rd NW, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Phone: +13016896000 | Website available

3Frostburg Dog Park

Rating: 4.6 (66)

Willow Dr, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Phone: +13016896000 | Website available

4Thrasher Carriage Museum

Rating: 4.1 (7)

19 Depot St, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Phone: +13017244339

5Frostburg Museum

Rating: 4.6 (5)

50 E Main St, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Phone: +13016891195 | Website available

Where to Eat in Frostburg

1Burger King

Rating: 3.5 (338)

6 Hampton Inn Dr, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Phone: +13016895780 | Website available

2The Toasted Goat

Rating: 4.6 (298)

11 W Main St, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Phone: +12405589463 | Website available

3Subway

Rating: 4.3 (100)

10701 New Georges Creek Rd SW, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Phone: +13016890011 | Website available

4Moe's Southwest Grill

Rating: 2.4 (7)

101 Braddock Rd, Frostburg, MD 21532, United States View details

Phone: +13016877075 | Website available

People born in Frostburg (13)

People born in Frostburg, including politician and United States Army soldier James Glenn Beall, politician Michael Sprigg, sport shooter William McMillan, .

More notable people

  • James Sprigg (American politician (1802-1852)) he was born in 01/01/1802
  • Charles J. Colgan (politician) he was born in 25/09/1926
  • Lenore Kight (American swimmer, Olympic silver medalist) she was born in 26/09/1911
  • Casper R. Taylor, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 19/12/1934
  • Jack Fisher (American baseball player) he was born in 04/03/1939
  • John J. Hafer (American politician) he was born in 25/02/1932
  • William Pritchard (American football coach (1901-1978)) he was born in 23/12/1901
  • Jon Jenkins (American football player (1926-1999)) he was born in 17/06/1926
  • George Beall (United States Attorney for Maryland (1970-1975)) he was born in 17/08/1937
  • Will H. Towles (American photographer) he was born in 09/02/1872

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Frostburg, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
162584 Frostburg State University Frostburg (MD) 21532-1099

Nearby Transit Stations (13)

Rail and bus stations connected to Frostburg, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
FSB Frostburg, MD 101 Braddock Road BUS
Code: C U M Cumberland station East Harrison and Queen City Street RAIL
GTV Grantsville, MD 3000 Chestnut Ridge Road BUS
CUA Cumberland, MD 12401 Willowbrook Road SE BUS
HNK Hancock, MD 434 East Main Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Frostburg.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Frostburg Post Office Frostburg (MD) 21532

Other cities in Allegany County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegany County , MD.

City Name Population Title
Cumberland 19,131 City in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
La Vale 3,551 Census designated place
Westernport 1,712 Town of the United States
Charlestown 1,202 Town in Cecil County, Maryland
Lonaconing 1,096 Town in Maryland, United States
Barton 419 Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States
Midland 410 Town of the United States
Luke 60 Town in Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Frostburg distances to largest Maryland cities