City

Hagerstown, MD

6 ZIP codes  ·  Washington County  ·  Maryland

👥100,670Population
💰$66,959Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂39.6Median Age
🏠$255,359Median Home Value▼ 8% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.3%Hispanic: 10%Black: 16.3%Asian: 2.1%Other: 5.8%Race
White65.3%
Hispanic10.0%
Black16.3%
Asian2.1%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.6 yrs
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma952 (1.5%)
HS Graduate21,824 (34.8%)
Some College10,129 (16.1%)
Associates8,735 (13.9%)
Bachelors5,705 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree15,457 (24.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 13.9%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 24.6%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College16.1%
Associates13.9%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate24.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.3%Renter: 40.7%Tenure
Owner59.3%
Renter40.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,959 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$255,359 ▼ 8% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,115/mo
Total Housing Units41,101
Vacant Units2,858

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Hagerstown, MD

Hagerstown is a city in Maryland, located in Washington County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 100,670 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.64 years.

Economically, Hagerstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,958 is near the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hagerstown is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $255,359, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,115 per month.

The population of Hagerstown is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (65.26%).

Hagerstown, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Hagerstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21740 63,140 $59,410 $241,600 $1,031 6.0% 30.7% 55.2%
21742 35,114 $80,533 $280,100 $1,267 4.9% 41.3% 66.6%