21746 ZIP Code — Hagerstown, MD
Washington County, Maryland
ZIP code 21746 is located in Hagerstown, Maryland, within Washington County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,613 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.
About ZIP code 21746
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
2,613
population
0.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
21746 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 21746
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21746. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hagerstown | Acceptable |
| Hagerstown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
21749 Hagerstown (0.3 mi)
21740 Hagerstown (0.9 mi)
21742 Hagerstown (3.3 mi)
21767 Maugansville (4.2 mi)
21795 Williamsport (7 mi)
21733 Fairplay (7.1 mi)
21783 Smithsburg (7.5 mi)
21713 Boonsboro (8.6 mi)
21722 Clear Spring (9.9 mi)
25419 Falling Waters (10.3 mi)
21773 Myersville (10.8 mi)
17225 Greencastle (11 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,613 |
| Population density | 10,050 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 043 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.6425 |
| Longitude | -77.7151 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 240/301 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
2,613
Population
10,050
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$1,466
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
1.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
15–19
31
0
20–24
289
0
25–34
894
0
35–44
670
0
45–54
450
0
55–59
119
0
60–64
104
0
65–74
56
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 2,613 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 56 | 2.1% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
63.2%
White
25%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,709 | 63.2% |
| White | 677 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 144 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 90 | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 77.8% | 0.0% |
| Married | 8.6% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
23.5%
HS graduate
49.1%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
1.2%
Bachelor's degree
1.1%
Graduate / professional
0.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 71.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 1.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 90 | 80.4% |
| College / grad school | 22 | 19.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| High cholesterol | 23.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| Arthritis | 14.2% |
| Kidney disease | 1.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.0% |
| Cancer | 2.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 26.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 27.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 44.7% |
| Depression | 14.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.2% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 7.9% |
| No health insurance | 20.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.6% |
| Visited dentist | 48.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.9% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 0.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,613 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 91 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 72 | 2.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 2,483 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 2,450 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 1,806 | 69.1% |
| Foreign born | 33 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 130 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 35 | 26.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 129 | 4.9% |
| French | 64 | 2.4% |
| Arab | 28 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 10 | 0.4% |
| English | 9 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21746
What city is ZIP code 21746 in?
ZIP code 21746 is primarily assigned to Hagerstown, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21746 in?
ZIP code 21746 falls within Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of ZIP code 21746?
ZIP code 21746 has an estimated population of 2,613 residents, with a density of 9,935 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 21746 in?
ZIP code 21746 observes the EST timezone.