ZIP Code 21746

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Hagerstown · Washington County · Maryland

Population
1,883

2,019/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
2.5%

Median age 38

Land area
0.9 sq mi

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21746?

38.0

Median Age

100.0%

Male

0.0%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 27.2%
African American 62.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.5%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21746 in?
ZIP code 21746 (Hagerstown) 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 21746?
ZIP code 21746 in Hagerstown, MD has a population of 1,883 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21746?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21746 is African American at 62.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21746?
ZIP code 21746 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 9 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21746?
In ZIP code 21746, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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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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