Clear Spring, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21722
Washington County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,545
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $88,232
- Median income Above-median income area
- $312,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 20.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clear Spring pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 29%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 32%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21722 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21722 (Clear Spring, MD) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.4 in 2023 to 247.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21722 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clear Spring, Washington County, Maryland, home to 5,545 residents across 153.6 square miles, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21722 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,232 (23% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,319. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 1.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $312,500 (30% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $932; owner occupancy is 82.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 21722 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 21722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clear Spring, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21722.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21722, Clear Spring, 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
5,545
Population
153.6
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21722?
40.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$88,232
Median Household Income
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$37,319
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
33.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21722 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Clear Spring, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$88,232 35th percentile higher than 35% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,356housing units
2,356
Total Housing Units
2,222
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
3.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$312,500
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$932
Median Rent
1979
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21722 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 169 |
| 2021 | +9.2% | 185 |
| 2022 | +8.2% | 200 |
| 2023 | +16.6% | 233 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 247 |
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 85 business establishments in ZIP 21722, employing approximately 570 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,909,000.
85
Businesses
570
Employees
$24.9M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 19 | 22.4% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 10.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 9.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 5.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.5% |
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 21722 vs 21711 →
ZIP 21722 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25419
Falling Waters (25419)
9,251 residents
- 21795
Williamsport (21795)
9,233 residents
- 17236
Mercersburg (17236)
8,895 residents
- 21722
Clear Spring (21722)
5,545 residents
- 21711 1,029
Big Pool (21711)
1,029 residents
- 17212 702
Big Cove Tannery (17212)
702 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21722 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21722 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21711
Big Pool (21711)
$91,250 median income
- 25419
Falling Waters (25419)
$89,284 median income
- 21722
Clear Spring (21722)
$88,232 median income
- 21795
Williamsport (21795)
$87,864 median income
- 17212
Big Cove Tannery (17212)
$84,205 median income
- 17236
Mercersburg (17236)
$79,271 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21722 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21722, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,545 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 21722 in?
ZIP code 21722 (Clear Spring) 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 21722?
ZIP code 21722 in Clear Spring, MD has a population of 5,545 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21722?
The median household income in ZIP 21722 is $88,232, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21722?
The median home value in ZIP 21722 is $312,500, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21722 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21722?
ZIP code 21722 has 85 business establishments employing approximately 570 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21722 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (10), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21722?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21722 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 21722?
In ZIP code 21722, 62.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 21722?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21722 is 33.5 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 21722?
In ZIP code 21722, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21722 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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