City

Clear Spring, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maryland

👥6,918Population
💰$86,341Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$298,400Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓29.5%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 63% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.2%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.2%
Hispanic2.3%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size3.04
Below Poverty1.8% ▼ 82% below avg
College Grads29.5% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 63% below avg
No HS Diploma31 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,802 (41.5%)
Some College553 (12.7%)
Associates677 (15.6%)
Bachelors242 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree1,039 (23.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 15.6%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 23.9%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College12.7%
Associates15.6%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate23.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,341 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$298,400 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units2,347
Vacant Units85

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
57%
About Clear Spring, MD

Clear Spring is a city in Maryland, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,918 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Clear Spring is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,341 is near the national average. Approximately 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Clear Spring is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $298,400, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clear Spring is moderately educated. 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.18%).

Clear Spring, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Clear Spring
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21722 6,918 $86,341 $298,400 $877 1.8% 29.5% 88.8%