ZIP Code 21746
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Hagerstown · Washington County · Maryland
- Population
- 1,883
- Bachelor's or higher
- 2.5%
- Land area
- 0.9 sq mi
2,019/sq mi
Median age 38
New York
ZIP code 21746 in Hagerstown, Maryland has a population of 1,883. 2.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21746 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland. The area is home to 1,883 residents, producing a population density of 2,019 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21746 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21746 sits at —, while per-capita income is $2,069. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at —. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21746 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 21746 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21746, Hagerstown, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,883
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
2,019
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21746?
38.0
Median Age
100.0%
Male
0.0%
Female
5.5%
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?
$2,069
Per Capita Income
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?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 21746, employing approximately 9 people with a combined annual payroll of $230,000.
4
Businesses
9
Employees
$230K
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 100.0% |
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 21746 vs 21734 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21734 | Funkstown, MD | 771 | 3.0 mi |
| 21781 | Saint James, MD | 136 | 2.6 mi |
| 21733 | Fairplay, MD | 1,163 | 2.7 mi |
| 21713 | Boonsboro, MD | 9,502 | 3.5 mi |
| 21740 | Hagerstown, MD | 61,859 | 5.0 mi |
| 21756 | Keedysville, MD | 3,612 | 7.8 mi |
| 21795 | Williamsport, MD | 9,233 | 6.2 mi |
| 21782 | Sharpsburg, MD | 4,097 | 7.9 mi |
| 21742 | Hagerstown, MD | 31,444 | 7.8 mi |
| 21767 | Maugansville, MD | 991 | 9.3 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Hagerstown, MD
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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