PlainZIP

Fairplay, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21733

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

1,163
74/sq mi
$109,896
Median income
$291,800
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 35%
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21733 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21733 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairplay, Washington County, Maryland, home to just 1,163 residents across 15.7 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21733 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,896 (4% below the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $42,309. 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $291,800 (35% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is -. To put 21733 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Washington County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 21733

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairplay, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21733.

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 21733, Fairplay, 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

1,163

Population

15.7

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21733?

41.2

Median Age

58.4%

Male

41.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 84.7%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$109,896

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$42,309

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 21733 ranks nationally

Fairplay, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$109,896 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

480

Total Housing Units

471

Occupied Units

9

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$291,800

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

1973

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2022)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21733 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 -0.2% 170
2019 +0.7% 171
2020 +4.3% 178
2021 +15.3% 206
2022 +7.3% 221

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 21733, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,159,000.

14

Businesses

72

Employees

$3.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 28.6%
Retail trade 4 28.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 21.4%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 21733 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 21733 ranks #8 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 21733 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 21733 ranks the highest of 9 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
21781 Saint James, MD 136 1.5 mi
21746 Hagerstown, MD 1,883 2.7 mi
21782 Sharpsburg, MD 4,097 6.4 mi
21795 Williamsport, MD 9,233 4.2 mi
21740 Hagerstown, MD 61,859 5.9 mi
21734 Funkstown, MD 771 4.9 mi
21713 Boonsboro, MD 9,502 5.0 mi
21756 Keedysville, MD 3,612 7.4 mi
21767 Maugansville, MD 991 10.2 mi
25419 Falling Waters, WV 9,251 7.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

21740 standard
Hagerstown, MD
Pop: 61,859
21742 standard
Hagerstown, MD
Pop: 31,444
21713 standard
Boonsboro, MD
Pop: 9,502
21795 standard
Williamsport, MD
Pop: 9,233
21783 standard
Smithsburg, MD
Pop: 9,130
21722 standard
Clear Spring, MD
Pop: 5,545

Related Areas

Washington County Fairplay, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21733 in? ▼
ZIP code 21733 (Fairplay) 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 21733? ▼
ZIP code 21733 in Fairplay, MD has a population of 1,163 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21733? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21733 is $109,896, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21733? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21733 is $291,800, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21733? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21733 is White at 84.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21733? ▼
ZIP code 21733 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21733? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21733 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21733? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21733 increased by 7.3% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 21733? ▼
In ZIP code 21733, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21733? ▼
In ZIP code 21733, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21733? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21733 is 3.4% 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.