City

Smithsburg, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Maryland

👥9,881Population
💰$96,055Median HH Income▲ 26% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$330,100Median Home Value▲ 18% above avg
🎓32.3%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.7%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.6%
Asian0.7%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads32.3% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,681 (40.4%)
Some College817 (12.3%)
Associates966 (14.5%)
Bachelors652 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,493 (22.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 22.5%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College12.3%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate22.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
44%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$96,055 ▲ 26% above avg
Median Home Value$330,100 ▲ 18% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,060/mo
Total Housing Units3,952
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Smithsburg, MD

Smithsburg is a city in Maryland, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,881 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Smithsburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $96,055 is above the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Smithsburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,100, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,060 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithsburg is moderately educated. 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21783 9,881 $96,055 $330,100 $1,060 2.1% 32.3% 78.1%