21740 ZIP Code – Hagerstown, Maryland
ZIP code 21740 is one of the most populous ZIP codes located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within Washington County with a population of approximately 62,760 residents. The median household income of $57,150 is well below the Maryland average and below the national average. The median home value of $230,400 is near the national average, with 55.3% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $986 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 72% single-family (increasing), 15% apartments (decreasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.1%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 17.2% is above the U.S. average. An estimated 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 38.8, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 21734, 21781, 21767.
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ZIP 21740 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21740 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 62k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $57k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $230k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $986 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.8 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.1% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21734 – Funkstown
- 21781 – Saint James
- 21767 – Maugansville
- 21746 – Hagerstown
- 21742 – Hagerstown
- 21733 – Fairplay
- 21795 – Williamsport
- 17263 – State Line
- 21713 – Boonsboro
- 25419 – Falling Waters
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21734 | FUNKSTOWN | 861 | $52,794 |
| 21781 | SAINT JAMES | 41 | Not provided |
| 21767 | MAUGANSVILLE | 873 | $44,531 |
| 21746 | HAGERSTOWN | 2,613 | Not provided |
| 21742 | HAGERSTOWN | 34,549 | $80,306 |