City

Hancock, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maryland

👥3,585Population
💰$54,188Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$212,700Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.3%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.7%Other: 4%Race
White92.3%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.7%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
19%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma16 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,171 (46.3%)
Some College432 (17.1%)
Associates346 (13.7%)
Bachelors295 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree267 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad46.3%
Some College17.1%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,188 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$212,700 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$972/mo
Total Housing Units1,821
Vacant Units175

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
54%
About Hancock, MD

Hancock is a city in Maryland, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,585 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Hancock is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,188 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Hancock is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $972 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hancock is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.33%).

Hancock, MD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Hancock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21750 3,585 $54,188 $212,700 $972 1.7% 22.2% 72.4%