21742 ZIP Code
Hagerstown, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21742 |
| City/Town: | Hagerstown |
| County: | Washington |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 34,549 |
| Median Household Income: | $80,306 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,326 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,036 |
| Median Home Value: | $268,300 |
| Land Area: | 46.5 sq miles
120.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.6782, -77.6527 |
Population Information (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,549 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,849 | 48.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,700 | 51.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,400 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,515 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,843 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,287 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,782 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,439 | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,888 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,211 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,039 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,365 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,700 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,216 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 864 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $268,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,195 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,036 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,246 | 94.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 790 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,871 | 67.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,375 | 33.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,722 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 626 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,605 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,919 | 29.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,315 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,191 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,167 | 17.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,899 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21742 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $80,306 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $102,867 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,778 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,326 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,933 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,087 | 95.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 796 | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,314 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,949 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,285 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 751 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 102 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,984 | 75.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,649 | 10.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 32 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 975 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 661 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,216 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,682 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,038 | 8.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 767 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 760 | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 25 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,486 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21742 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 717 | 5.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 246 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 823 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 805 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,426 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,219 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,016 | 15.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,364 | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,182 | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,448 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21742 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,941 | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,460 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 105 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 299 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 165 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,712 | 10.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21742 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 147 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,335 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 988 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 432 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,851 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,303 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 245 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,035 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,984 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,539 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,475 | 9.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 780 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 973 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.4% | 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 (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,089 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 23,756 | 68.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,542 | 42.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,137 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21742 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,868 | 74.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,751 | 35.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,750 | 28.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 479 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 477 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,949 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21742 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,974 | 56.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,356 | 16.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 347 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 398 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 595 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,281 | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 719 | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 366 | 2.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21742 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 45 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 852 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,343 | 16.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,437 | 17.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,448 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,281 | 9.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,250 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,741 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 965 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,674 | 11.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21742 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 22 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 792 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,638 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,227 | 44.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,542 | 18.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 815 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21742 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,114 | 31.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 475 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,035 | 45.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 2,178 | 16.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 349 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21742 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 768 | 5.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,145 | 31.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,884 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,449 | 26.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21742 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 393 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 124 | 1.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 598 | 6.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,363 | 15.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,891 | 32.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,625 | 29.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 753 | 8.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 124 | 1.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21742 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,655 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $574 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,195 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.42 | 2.38 |
Households (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,246 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,646 | 50.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,543 | 19.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,969 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,534 | 26.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,327 | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,738 | 35.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.06 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21742 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,271 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,312 | 32.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,030 | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 417 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,048 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,678 | 27.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21742 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,057 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 608 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 480 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,550 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,725 | 21.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,694 | 21.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,309 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,146 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,226 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,404 | 15.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 747 | 13.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,545 | 47.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,112 | 39.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21742 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,246 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,867 | 14.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,166 | 65.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,621 | 33.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 957 | 19.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 80 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21742 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,892 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 624 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,657 | 425.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,657 | 425.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,657 | 425.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 403 | 64.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 456 | 73.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,014 | 162.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 134 | 21.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21742 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,149 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,940 | 90.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,209 | 10.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,673 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 969 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 391 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 176 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21742 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,246 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,385 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Hagerstown, MD21742