21767 ZIP Code — Maugansville, MD

Washington County, Maryland

ZIP code 21767 is located in Maugansville, Maryland, within Washington County. It covers approximately 0.34 square miles and serves a population of 873 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21767

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $215,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $44,531. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 21767 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

873

population

0.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21767 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21767

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21767. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Maugansville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21749 Hagerstown (4 mi) 21746 Hagerstown (4.2 mi) 21740 Hagerstown (5.1 mi) 21742 Hagerstown (5.8 mi) 17225 Greencastle (7 mi) 21722 Clear Spring (8.7 mi) 21795 Williamsport (8.7 mi) 21783 Smithsburg (9.9 mi) 21733 Fairplay (10.5 mi) 17268 Waynesboro (10.7 mi) 25419 Falling Waters (11.3 mi) 21713 Boonsboro (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	873
Population density	2,568 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	043

Geography
Land area	0.34 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.6981
Longitude	-77.7483
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	42.8%	40.3%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	23.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

873

Population

2,568

People per sq mi

48.4

Median age

$44,531

Median household income

$31,436

Per capita income

$215,100

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

58.0%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

341

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	187	21.4%
18 and over	686	78.6%
65 and over	231	26.5%
Median age	48.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 4.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	830	92.2%
Two or more races	38	4.2%
Hispanic or Latino	27	3%
Black or African American	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	40.3%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	41.6%	30.7%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	23.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.6%	13.4%

Under $10k 13.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 21.1%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	21.1%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$100k–$150k	21.9%
Median income	$44,531

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 24.1%

$200k–$300k 40.5%

$300k–$500k 18.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,100
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	58.0%
Renter occupied	42.0%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	49.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	8.0%
1980–1989	30.1%
1970–1979	6.2%
1960–1969	30.1%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	8.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	27.7%
2 bedrooms	34.1%
3 bedrooms	28.6%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	57.8%
2 vehicles	16.3%
3 or more	15.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	91.0%
Fuel oil	6.2%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	28.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	179	35.7%
Female householder, no spouse	179	35.7%
Households with children under 18	123	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	211	42.0%
Average household size	1.73

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.3%	14.4%
Married	43.9%	40.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	17.9%	29.1%
Divorced	0.0%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.9%

Some HS, no diploma 14.1%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 39.8%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	101	49.0%
High school	77	37.4%
College / grad school	28	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Other services 18.4%

Professional & management 14.9%

Manufacturing 13.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.1%

Finance & real estate 11.1%

Information 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.9%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	28.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	8.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.4%
Government	16.4%
Self-employed	18.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.2

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 10.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.4%
Retirement income	25.9%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.1%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	20.8%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	15.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	17.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.7%
Public insurance	46.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	873	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	863	98.9%
Born in same state	863	98.9%
Born in different state	660	75.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	10	1.1%
Not a US citizen	10	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	89	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.5%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21767

What city is ZIP code 21767 in?

ZIP code 21767 is primarily assigned to Maugansville, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21767 in?

ZIP code 21767 falls within Washington County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21767 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 21767 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 21767 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 21767 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21767?

10% 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 median household income in ZIP code 21767?

The median household income in ZIP code 21767 is $44,531, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 21767 in?

ZIP code 21767 observes the EST timezone.