| ZIP Code | 21733 |
|---|---|
| City | Fairplay |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 473 ft |
| Latitude | 39.550014 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.758355 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24043 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.1 yrs ↓ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 3.2% ▼ 69% below avg |
| College Grads | 39.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 280 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 133 (15.4%) |
| Associates | 112 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 51 (5.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 285 (33.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $106,667 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $316,300 ▲ 13% above avg ↓ 2% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 466 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 466 |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 14.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 21733 is located in Fairplay, Maryland, within Washington County. With a population of 1,240, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.1 years. Economically, 21733 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $106,667 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21733 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $316,300 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 2% since 2019.
The population of 21733 is primarily White (76.94%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.2%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 21733 in Fairplay, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,240 residents, a median household income of $106,667, and a median home value of $316,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.