21740 ZIP Code
Hagerstown, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21740 |
| City/Town: | Hagerstown |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 62,760 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,150 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,994 |
| Total Housing Units: | 26,997 |
| Median Home Value: | $230,400 |
| Land Area: | 70.9 sq miles
183.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6319, -77.7439 |
Population Information (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 62,760 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 31,718 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,042 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,511 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,106 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,708 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,503 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,503 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,307 | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 8,334 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,734 | 13.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,438 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,471 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,704 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,295 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,146 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $230,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $986 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 26,997 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 24,818 | 91.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,179 | 8.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,357 | 53.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 11,461 | 46.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 43,429 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,802 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 4,492 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 15,741 | 36.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,996 | 20.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,494 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,361 | 12.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,543 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,150 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,678 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,601 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,994 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,625 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,740 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,659 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 20,910 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,848 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,555 | 16.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,313 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 24 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 44,303 | 70.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,849 | 17.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 126 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,104 | 1.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 105 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,325 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,948 | 7.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,302 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,319 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,049 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,147 | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 70 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,053 | 4.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21740 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,226 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,461 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 2,326 | 9.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,652 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,174 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,222 | 17.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,935 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,736 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,949 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,137 | 4.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21740 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 20,508 | 73.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,574 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 618 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 496 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 880 | 3.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,501 | 9.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21740 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 213 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,149 | 7.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,254 | 8.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 607 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,596 | 13.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,393 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 353 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,277 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,468 | 12.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,312 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,054 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,180 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,884 | 6.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 17.4% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 55,786 | 88.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 36,021 | 57.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 28,691 | 45.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,262 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21740 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,315 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,767 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,791 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,926 | 7.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 967 | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 5,673 | 22.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21740 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,053 | 48.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,253 | 23.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,311 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,454 | 5.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,681 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,354 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,394 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 497 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21740 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 73 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,638 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,524 | 13.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,208 | 8.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,835 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,199 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,832 | 10.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,952 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,106 | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,630 | 24.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21740 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 691 | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,568 | 13.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,795 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 11,199 | 41.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,750 | 13.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 994 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21740 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,796 | 31.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 824 | 3.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,976 | 48.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 3,732 | 15.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 153 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 65 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 135 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 137 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21740 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,171 | 12.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,565 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,243 | 33.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,839 | 19.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21740 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 403 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,114 | 8.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,101 | 8.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,419 | 18.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,255 | 31.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,114 | 23.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 756 | 5.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 195 | 1.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21740 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,587 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $504 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $986 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.14 | 2.38 |
Households (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 24,818 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,163 | 41.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,858 | 15.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,996 | 20.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,450 | 30.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,592 | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,998 | 28.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.37 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21740 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,277 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,747 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,036 | 42.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 608 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 3,380 | 12.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,965 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21740 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,269 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 471 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 972 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,719 | 43.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,283 | 24.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,824 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 48,957 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,292 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 59,048 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 10,804 | 18.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 1,181 | 10.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 6,067 | 56.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,556 | 32.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21740 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 53,732 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,344 | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,564 | 54.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,604 | 43.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,563 | 18.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 176 | 2.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21740 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 58,209 | 92.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 962 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,551 | 473.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,551 | 473.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,551 | 473.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 165 | 17.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 720 | 74.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,465 | 256.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 360 | 37.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21740 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 59,249 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 52,433 | 88.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,816 | 11.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,441 | 7.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 954 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 678 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 743 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21740 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 24,818 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 22,854 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Hagerstown, MD21740