Hancock, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21750
Washington County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,766
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,625
- Median income Below-median income area
- $232,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hancock pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 30th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21750 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 21750 (Hancock, MD) rose +22.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 166.8 in 2023 to 204.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21750 covers 156.3 square miles in Hancock, Washington County, Maryland (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,766 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21750 reports a modest median household income of $60,625 (47% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,063. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $232,500 (48% below the average Maryland ZIP), and median rent is $983; owner occupancy is 73.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.1, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 21750 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 21750
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hancock, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21750.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 6
Finance and insurance
6 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 21750, Hancock, 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
3,766
Population
156.3
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21750?
50.1
Median Age
45.9%
Male
54.1%
Female
0.6%
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?
$60,625
Median Household Income
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$40,063
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
39.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21750 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Hancock, 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)
$60,625 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
1,818housing units
1,818
Total Housing Units
1,628
Occupied Units
190
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,500
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$983
Median Rent
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
+22.6%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21750 have increased 22.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.1% | 138 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 159 |
| 2022 | +23.0% | 195 |
| 2023 | -14.5% | 167 |
| 2024 | +22.6% | 204 |
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 93 business establishments in ZIP 21750, employing approximately 1,095 people with a combined annual payroll of $44,003,000.
93
Businesses
1,095
Employees
$44.0M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 23.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 16.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 5 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 5 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 3.2% |
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 21750 vs 25411 →
ZIP 21750 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 25411
Berkeley Springs (25411)
12,633 residents
- 21750 3,766
Hancock (21750)
3,766 residents
- 17267 2,810
Warfordsburg (17267)
2,810 residents
- 25422 1,700
Great Cacapon (25422)
1,700 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21750 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21750 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 17267
Warfordsburg (17267)
$77,788 median income
- 25411
Berkeley Springs (25411)
$71,349 median income
- 21750
Hancock (21750)
$60,625 median income
- 25422
Great Cacapon (25422)
$52,047 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21750 ranks #3 of 4 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 21750, 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 (3,766 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 21750 in?
ZIP code 21750 (Hancock) 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 21750?
ZIP code 21750 in Hancock, MD has a population of 3,766 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21750?
The median household income in ZIP 21750 is $60,625, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21750?
The median home value in ZIP 21750 is $232,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21750?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21750 is White at 92.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21750?
ZIP code 21750 has 93 business establishments employing approximately 1,095 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21750?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21750 are: Retail trade (22), Accommodation and food services (16), Other services (except public administration) (15). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21750?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21750 increased by 22.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. 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 21750?
In ZIP code 21750, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 21750?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21750 is 39.2 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 21750?
In ZIP code 21750, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21750?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21750 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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