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ZIP code 21740: Hagerstown, MD

21740 is a ZIP code in Hagerstown, Maryland, mainly in Washington County, part of the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area. About 64,792 people live here.

Population
64,792
Median household income
$62,873
Typical home value
$288,500-0.1% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,080gross, per month
Median age
37.9
Homeowners
55.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 21740 details

CityHagerstown
StateMaryland
CountyWashington County
Metro areaHagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area70.9 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water
Population density914 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher20.7% of adults 25+
Average commute26.6 minutes
Center coordinates39.63191, -77.74391

Median rent in 21740 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$628/mo
1 bedroom$770/mo
2 bedrooms$1,110/mo
3 bedrooms$1,321/mo
4 bedrooms$1,632/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,897/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 21740

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
21747Hagerstown, MD1.4 mi—
21741Hagerstown, MD1.4 mi—
21749Hagerstown, MD1.4 mi—
21734Funkstown, MD2.8 mi1,076
21781Saint James, MD4.3 mi25
21767Maugansville, MD4.6 mi1,031
21746Hagerstown, MD4.8 mi2,361
21795Williamsport, MD5.5 mi10,144

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 21740?

A typical home in ZIP code 21740 is worth about $288,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $62,873 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $288,500 homeWhat can a $62,873 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 21740

What city is ZIP code 21740?

ZIP code 21740 is in Hagerstown, MD, in Washington County.

What county is ZIP code 21740 in?

21740 is mainly in Washington County, Maryland.

What is the population of ZIP code 21740?

About 64,792 people live in ZIP code 21740, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 21740 in?

21740 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Hagerstown have?

Hagerstown, MD also uses 21741, 21742, 21746, 21747 and 21749.