21750 ZIP Code — Hancock, MD

Washington County, Maryland

ZIP code 21750 is located in Hancock, Maryland, within Washington County. It covers approximately 61.64 square miles and serves a population of 3,613 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21750

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $188,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $50,833. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 21750 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,613

population

61.64

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21750 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21750

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21750. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hancock	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

25411 Berkeley Springs (8.8 mi) 21711 Big Pool (9 mi) 21766 Little Orleans (11.1 mi) 17267 Warfordsburg (11.8 mi) 25422 Great Cacapon (11.8 mi) 25427 Hedgesville (13 mi) 17238 Needmore (13.7 mi) 21722 Clear Spring (15.8 mi) 17236 Mercersburg (16.2 mi) 25403 Martinsburg (16.5 mi) 21530 Flintstone (17.3 mi) 25419 Falling Waters (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,613
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	61.64 sq mi
Water area	1.62 sq mi
Latitude	39.6709
Longitude	-78.1973
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	240/301

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	40.3%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	23.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.6%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,613

Population

People per sq mi

48.2

Median age

$50,833

Median household income

$31,948

Per capita income

$188,100

Median home value

$990

Median monthly rent

68.3%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

1,258

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

140

10–14

144

101

15–19

104

20–24

217

25–34

222

172

35–44

176

308

45–54

316

111

55–59

114

139

60–64

142

226

65–74

232

139

75–84

142

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	664	18.4%
18 and over	2,949	81.6%
65 and over	780	21.6%
Median age	48.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,452	94.8%
Two or more races	104	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	28	0.8%
Black or African American	21	0.6%
Asian	18	0.5%
Other race	16	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	40.3%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	20.1%	23.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	3.6%	5.6%	13.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$50,833

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$188,100
Median rent / month	$990
Owner occupied	68.3%
Renter occupied	31.7%
Vacant	10.5%
Single-family detached	73.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	9.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	12.0%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	21.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	52.2%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	43.3%
Propane / LP gas	6.4%
Fuel oil	24.8%
Wood	14.7%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	894	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	71	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	216	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	391	24.9%
Households with children under 18	416	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	607	38.6%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.8%	21.8%
Married	67.1%	56.5%
Separated	0.6%	0.4%
Widowed	3.3%	11.9%
Divorced	11.2%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 52.9%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	18	3.2%
Elementary school	351	62.1%
High school	141	25.0%
College / grad school	55	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 16.7%

Manufacturing 13.7%

Retail trade 12.5%

Transportation & utilities 11.1%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Other services 7.4%

Professional & management 6.7%

Construction 5.4%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.8%
Production & transportation	21.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	17.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.6

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 35.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.9%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	11.6%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	27.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.9%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	62.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	250	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.1%
Under 18	3.3%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	27.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.2%
Public insurance	50.8%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,431	95.0%
Spanish	23	0.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	18	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,577	99.0%
Born in same state	3,562	98.6%
Born in different state	2,028	56.1%
Foreign born	15	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	36	1.0%
Not a US citizen	29	80.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	316	8.7%
Arab	279	7.7%
French	131	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	19	0.5%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21750

What city is ZIP code 21750 in?

ZIP code 21750 is primarily assigned to Hancock, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21750 in?

ZIP code 21750 falls within Washington County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21750?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21750?

15% of residents in ZIP code 21750 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21750 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 21750 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21750?

The median home value in ZIP code 21750 is $188,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 21750 in?

ZIP code 21750 observes the EST timezone.