County ProfileMD
Washington County
Population: 154,705 · 23 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
154,705
People
Median age
40.7
Housing
Total households
59,818
Income
Median household income
$77,747
Housing
Total housing units
64,145
Employment
Employment rate
56.8%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
24.1%
Healthcare
Insured population
93.7%
County details
Local time 02:10:27(ET)| Name | Washington |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 23total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 14 Standard7 PO Box2 Unique |
| Area code | 227, 240, 301 |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Coordinates | 39.6036207, -77.8146709 |
| Land area | 457.8 sq miles(1,185.7 km²) |
Map of Washington county, Maryland with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Washington County
Compare the largest cities in Washington County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
| City | Population | Median incomeHousehold | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | 43,527 | $52,221 | 6ZIPs |
| Saint James | 4,757 | $97,361 | 1ZIPs |
| Boonsboro | 3,799 | $95,956 | 1ZIPs |
| Maugansville | 3,669 | $79,019 | 1ZIPs |
| Smithsburg | 2,977 | $100,673 | 1ZIPs |
| Williamsport | 2,083 | $61,607 | 1ZIPs |
| Hancock | 1,557 | $34,886 | 1ZIPs |
| Cavetown | 1,446 | $108,677 | 1ZIPs |
| Cascade | 1,230 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Keedysville | 1,213 | $149,545 | 1ZIPs |
| Funkstown | 852 | $61,392 | 1ZIPs |
| Sharpsburg | 560 | $71,500 | 1ZIPs |
| Fairplay | 537 | $120,652 | 1ZIPs |
| Clear Spring | 372 | $47,375 | 1ZIPs |
| Chewsville | 261 | $87,115 | 1ZIPs |
| Rohrersville | 175 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Brownsville | 102 | — | 1ZIPs |
| Big Pool | 78 | — | 1ZIPs |
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Washington County
Review the most populated postal areas across Washington County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21740 | Hagerstown | $62,873 | 65,619 |
| 21742 | Hagerstown | $86,288 | 33,069 |
| 21795 | Williamsport | $87,864 | 9,873 |
| 21713 | Boonsboro | $96,199 | 9,800 |
| 21783 | Smithsburg | $100,750 | 9,306 |
| 21722 | Clear Spring | $88,232 | 5,674 |
| 21782 | Sharpsburg | $94,130 | 3,866 |
| 21756 | Keedysville | $101,786 | 3,669 |
| 21750 | Hancock | $60,625 | 3,662 |
| 21746 | Hagerstown | — | 2,861 |
| 21719 | Cascade | $65,809 | 1,230 |
| 21767 | Maugansville | $57,940 | 1,150 |
| 21733 | Fairplay | $109,896 | 1,134 |
| 21711 | Big Pool | $91,250 | 1,108 |
| 21779 | Rohrersville | — | 971 |
| 21734 | Funkstown | $61,392 | 845 |
| 21781 | Saint James | — | 165 |
| 21715 | Brownsville | — | 87 |
| 21720 | Cavetown | — | — |
| 21721 | Chewsville | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS