PlainZIP

Boonsboro, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21713

Washington County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,502
87/sq mi
$96,199
Median income
$369,200
Median home value
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Boonsboro pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 24%
home value, US ZIPs
87
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21713 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21713 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Boonsboro, Washington County, Maryland, home to 9,502 residents across 109.3 square miles, a density of 87 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21713 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,199 (16% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $50,005. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $369,200 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $1,176 per month, and 83.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 21713 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 21713

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Boonsboro, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21713.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21713, Boonsboro, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,502

Population

109.3

Area (sq mi)

87

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21713?

45.5

Median Age

54.3%

Male

45.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$96,199

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$50,005

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21713 ranks nationally

Boonsboro, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,199 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,018

Total Housing Units

3,899

Occupied Units

119

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$369,200

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$1,176

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21713 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 168
2021 +11.5% 188
2022 +14.2% 214
2023 +5.5% 226
2024 +0.8% 228

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 186 business establishments in ZIP 21713, employing approximately 1,803 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,865,000.

186

Businesses

1,803

Employees

$82.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 32 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 29 15.6%
Retail trade 26 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 12 6.5%
Finance and insurance 10 5.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.8%
Wholesale trade 6 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.2%
Manufacturing 3 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 21713 vs 21746 →

ZIP 21713 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21713 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21713 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21713 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21746 Hagerstown, MD 1,883 3.5 mi
21756 Keedysville, MD 3,612 5.3 mi
21733 Fairplay, MD 1,163 5.0 mi
21779 Rohrersville, MD 983 6.8 mi
21734 Funkstown, MD 771 6.1 mi
21773 Myersville, MD 5,460 6.4 mi
21781 Saint James, MD 136 5.7 mi
21782 Sharpsburg, MD 4,097 6.7 mi
21742 Hagerstown, MD 31,444 10.0 mi
21718 Burkittsville, MD 151 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

21740 standard
Hagerstown, MD
Pop: 61,859
21742 standard
Hagerstown, MD
Pop: 31,444
21795 standard
Williamsport, MD
Pop: 9,233
21783 standard
Smithsburg, MD
Pop: 9,130
21722 standard
Clear Spring, MD
Pop: 5,545
21782 standard
Sharpsburg, MD
Pop: 4,097

Related Areas

Washington County Boonsboro, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21713 in? ▼
ZIP code 21713 (Boonsboro) is located in Washington County, Maryland. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21713? ▼
ZIP code 21713 in Boonsboro, MD has a population of 9,502 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21713? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21713 is $96,199, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21713? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21713 is $369,200, which is 33% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21713? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21713 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21713? ▼
ZIP code 21713 has 186 business establishments employing approximately 1,803 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21713? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21713 are: Construction (32), Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21713? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21713 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21713? ▼
In ZIP code 21713, 67.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21713? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21713 is 31.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21713? ▼
In ZIP code 21713, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21713? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21713 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.