21742 ZIP Code — Hagerstown, MD
Washington County, Maryland
ZIP code 21742 is located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within Washington County. It covers approximately 46.50 square miles and serves a population of 34,549 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.
About ZIP code 21742
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $80,306. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,549
population
46.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21742 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21742
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hagerstown | Acceptable |
| Hagerstown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21746 Hagerstown (3.3 mi)
21749 Hagerstown (3.5 mi)
21740 Hagerstown (3.7 mi)
21783 Smithsburg (4.3 mi)
21767 Maugansville (5.8 mi)
21719 Cascade (9 mi)
21773 Myersville (9.3 mi)
21733 Fairplay (9.3 mi)
21713 Boonsboro (9.6 mi)
21780 Sabillasville (10.1 mi)
21795 Williamsport (10.2 mi)
17268 Waynesboro (10.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,549 |
| Population density | 743 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 46.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6542 |
| Longitude | -77.6546 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 240/301 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 40.3% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 30.7% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 23.5% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
34,549
Population
743
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$80,306
Median household income
$40,571
Per capita income
$268,300
Median home value
$1,195
Median monthly rent
67.0%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
Unemployment
9,661
Housing units
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,170
Under 5
1,230
1,227
5–9
1,288
899
10–14
944
1,115
15–19
1,172
869
20–24
913
2,165
25–34
2,274
1,896
35–44
1,992
2,054
45–54
2,157
994
55–59
1,045
1,153
60–64
1,212
1,805
65–74
1,895
1,081
75–84
1,135
421
85+
443
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,190 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 26,359 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,780 | 19.6% |
| Median age | 41.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.7%
Black or African American
10.1%
Two or more races
8.9%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Asian
2.7%
Other race
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,984 | 71.7% |
| Black or African American | 3,649 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,216 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,682 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 975 | 2.7% |
| Other race | 661 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.5% | 40.3% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.1% | 30.7% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 23.5% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 9.0% | 5.6% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
6.2%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
10.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 10.9% |
| Median income | $80,306 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
1.4%
$100k–$150k
6.7%
$150k–$200k
15.4%
$200k–$300k
32.6%
$300k–$500k
29.6%
$500k–$1M
8.5%
$1M+
1.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $268,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,195 |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% |
| Renter occupied | 33.0% |
| Vacant | 5.6% |
| Single-family detached | 56.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.1% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.9% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.1% |
| Electricity | 45.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 3.6% |
| Fuel oil | 16.4% |
| Wood | 2.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,646 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,097 | 8.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,969 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,534 | 26.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,327 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,738 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 25.3% |
| Married | 53.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 14.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.8%
HS graduate
29.2%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
9.2%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 608 | 7.5% |
| Kindergarten | 480 | 6.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,550 | 44.1% |
| High school | 1,725 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,694 | 21.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.0%
Professional & management
12.3%
Retail trade
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Construction
8.3%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Public administration
6.0%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.1% |
| Service | 16.4% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 12.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 9.3% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.4%
Under 18 years
15.6%
18 and over
10.2%
Married-couple families
3.9%
Female-led households
29.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.9% |
| Retirement income | 28.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 34.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 24.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.8% |
| Depression | 19.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 66.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,146 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% |
| 18–64 years | 13.1% |
| 65 and over | 32.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.4% |
| Public insurance | 42.5% |
| No insurance | 6.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,149 | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 959 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 745 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 127 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 42 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,892 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 31,268 | 90.5% |
| Born in different state | 20,070 | 58.1% |
| Foreign born | 624 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,657 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,330 | 50.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,917 | 14.2% |
| Italian | 3,946 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 1,571 | 4.5% |
| Polish | 167 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 159 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 95 | 0.3% |
| German | 27 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.3% |
| Internet access | 93.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21742
What city is ZIP code 21742 in?
ZIP code 21742 is primarily assigned to Hagerstown, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21742 in?
ZIP code 21742 falls within Washington County, Maryland.
Does ZIP code 21742 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 21742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 21742?
ZIP code 21742 has an estimated population of 34,549 residents, with a density of 743 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21742?
The median home value in ZIP code 21742 is $268,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21742?
The median household income in ZIP code 21742 is $80,306, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 21742 in?
ZIP code 21742 observes the EST timezone.