21733 ZIP Code — Fairplay, MD

Washington County, Maryland

ZIP code 21733 is located in Fairplay, Maryland, within Washington County. It covers approximately 5.84 square miles and serves a population of 1,202 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.

About ZIP code 21733

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $351,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $83,313. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21733 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,202

population

5.84

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21733 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21733

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21733. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairplay	Acceptable
Fairplay	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21713 Boonsboro (3.9 mi) 21795 Williamsport (4.5 mi) 21740 Hagerstown (6.2 mi) 21782 Sharpsburg (7 mi) 21746 Hagerstown (7.1 mi) 25419 Falling Waters (7.1 mi) 21749 Hagerstown (7.1 mi) 21756 Keedysville (7.3 mi) 25443 Shepherdstown (7.5 mi) 25404 Martinsburg (8.4 mi) 21742 Hagerstown (9.3 mi) 21779 Rohrersville (10.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,202
Population density	206 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	5.84 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.5460
Longitude	-77.7596
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	301/240

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	4.2%	40.3%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	56.3%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	23.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	11.6%	5.6%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,202

Population

206

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$83,313

Median household income

$36,410

Per capita income

$351,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.6%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

368

Housing units

23.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	216	18.0%
18 and over	986	82.0%
65 and over	189	15.7%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66%

Two or more races 17.5%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Black or African American 4.4%

Other race 4%

Group	Count	%
White	864	66%
Two or more races	229	17.5%
Hispanic or Latino	107	8.2%
Black or African American	57	4.4%
Other race	52	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	4.2%	40.3%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	56.3%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	28.0%	23.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	11.6%	5.6%	13.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 27.1%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	27.1%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$83,313

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 47.3%

$500k–$1M 14.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$351,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.6%
Renter occupied	13.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	10.4%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	24.7%
1950–1959	12.2%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	15.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.5%
3 bedrooms	27.5%
4 bedrooms	47.1%
5+ bedrooms	12.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	25.9%
3 or more	45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.6%
Propane / LP gas	9.4%
Fuel oil	40.5%
Wood	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	227	53.4%
Cohabiting couple	50	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	103	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	45	10.6%
Households with children under 18	124	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	117	27.5%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	32.6%
Married	44.7%	48.0%
Separated	10.1%	10.4%
Widowed	4.1%	6.2%
Divorced	8.7%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 35.3%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.6%
Bachelor's or higher	23.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	92	35.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	165	64.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.7%

Retail trade 20.0%

Finance & real estate 13.1%

Professional & management 10.3%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Other services 8.8%

Public administration 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Information 3.7%

Construction 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.1%
Service	27.6%
Sales & office	22.7%
Natural resources & construction	26.6%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	29.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.8

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 8.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.4%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	10.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.6%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	20.2%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	13.9%
Poor physical health	8.6%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	67.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	11.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	18.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.7%
Public insurance	34.4%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,092	90.8%
Spanish	85	7.8%
Other Indo-European	52	4.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,040	86.5%
Born in same state	1,040	86.5%
Born in different state	742	61.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	162	13.5%
Not a US citizen	112	69.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	182	15.1%
Arab	157	13.1%
English	49	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	43	3.6%
Italian	17	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	96.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21733

What city is ZIP code 21733 in?

ZIP code 21733 is primarily assigned to Fairplay, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21733 in?

ZIP code 21733 falls within Washington County, Maryland.

Is ZIP code 21733 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 21733 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21733?

The median home value in ZIP code 21733 is $351,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 21733?

ZIP code 21733 has an estimated population of 1,202 residents, with a density of 206 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21733?

The median household income in ZIP code 21733 is $83,313, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21733 in?

ZIP code 21733 observes the EST timezone.