21742 ZIP Code – Hagerstown, Maryland
21742 is a ZIP code serving Hagerstown, Maryland in Washington County with a population of approximately 34,549 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $80,306, which is below the Maryland average and near the national figure. At $268,300, median home values run near the national average, with 69.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,195 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 76% single-family (decreasing), 19% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average. About 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. About 29.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. The median age is 41.3, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 17263, 21767, 21740.
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ZIP 21742 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21742 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 34k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $80k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $268k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,195 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 29.9% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 17263 – State Line
- 21767 – Maugansville
- 21740 – Hagerstown
- 21734 – Funkstown
- 21783 – Smithsburg
- 21746 – Hagerstown
- 17268 – Waynesboro
- 17250 – Rouzerville
- 21719 – Cascade
- 21781 – Saint James
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17263 | STATE LINE | 932 | $83,688 |
| 21767 | MAUGANSVILLE | 873 | $44,531 |
| 21740 | HAGERSTOWN | 62,760 | $57,150 |
| 21734 | FUNKSTOWN | 861 | $52,794 |
| 21783 | SMITHSBURG | 9,866 | $94,432 |