ZIP Code 21740 Demographics & Data

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 21740

The ZIP Code 21740 is associated with Hagerstown, MD in Washington County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 61,768. In this Maryland region, an estimated 83.7% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,618. Approximately 15% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $48,372.

Population in 21740

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21740 is 61,768.

Hagerstown, MD

The 21740 ZIP Code is associated with Hagerstown, MD in Washington County.

Area Codes associated with 21740

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21740 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21740

Sunrise: 7:30 am
Sunset: 4:53 pm
Sunrise in 21740 7:30 am
Sunrise in 21740 4:53 pm

Weather forecast for 21740

Tonight's forecast for 21740: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 2 mph.

Current air quality in 21740

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21740 Fair

Internet in 21740

In ZIP Code 21740, an estimated 85.3% of households have a computer, while 76.1% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21740

In ZIP Code 21740, the gender split is approximately 49.3% female and an estimated 50.7% male.

Health Insurance in 21740

Approximately 11.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21740 (Hagerstown, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21740

The median household income in ZIP Code 21740 is $48,372, while the region's mean household income is $66,961. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,618. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21740 of $25,618 is approximately 39.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 15.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately58.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.4% of the population in 21740 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.5% of 21740 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 21740

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 7.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 13.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 14.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.7%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 5.8%
$200,000 or more per year 2.5%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21740

In ZIP Code 21740, 83.7% of the population graduated high school, while 17.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.5% in this Washington County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21740

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 4.4%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 38.5%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 10.7%
Graduate or professional degree 6.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 21740

Residents of ZIP Code 21740 are younger than average. The median age of 38.0 years in ZIP Code 21740 is approximately 0.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.7% of the population in 21740 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 14.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 21740 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 21740

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 6.5%
10 to 14 years 5.5%
15 to 19 years 6.4%
20 to 24 years 6.9%
25 to 34 years 14.3%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 14.7%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 5.4%
65 to 74 years 8.1%
75 to 84 years 5.3%
85 years and over 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21740

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21740, 94.7% is one race, while 5.3% are two or more races. Approximately 7.6% of 21740 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21740 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.0%), followed by Black or African American (19.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21740

Industry Percent
White 80.0%
Black or African American 19.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.2%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2%
Some other race 2.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21740 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 21740

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21740 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21740 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 88.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21740 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21740

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 88.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 21740

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21740

In ZIP Code 21740, 90.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Washington County region.

Language Spoken in 21740

Language Spoken Percent
English only 90.4%
Spanish 5.2%
Other Indo-European languages 2.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.7%
Other languages 1.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 21740

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21740, an estimated 25.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Washington County region.

Age of Housing in 21740

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 8.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.6%
Built between 1970 and 1979 13.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 9.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 12.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 25.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 21740

In 21740, 58.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.1 minutes. Approximately 20.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21740 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.5% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 21740 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 21740

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 6.9%
Manufacturing 9.2%
Wholesale trade 2.5%
Retail trade 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 8.2%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.2%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 11.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.9%
Other services, except public administration 5.2%
Public administration 6.6%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21740 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21740 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes electricity rates in 21740 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21740

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21740 8.57¢/kWh 8.88¢/kWh 7.48¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.17¢/kWh 9.94¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21740

Month ZIP Code 21740 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.71 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.66 3 6.31
Mar 4.97 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.63 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.66 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.83 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.76 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.65 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.9 3.32 6.92
Nov 3.95 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.24 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes solar power levels in 21740 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21740 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21740, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21740 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Washington County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21740

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 319
Credit reporting or credit repair services 168
Debt collection 59
Checking or savings account 33
Mortgage 27
Other 65
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21740

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 190
Improper use of your report 153
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 111
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 39
Attempts to collect debt not owed 24
Other 154
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 21740. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.