Zip code 21722: Clear Spring, Maryland

Q: What city is zip code 21722?

21722 is assigned to Clear Spring, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 21722 in?

21722 is in Washington County, Maryland.

Q: What is the population of 21722?

About 6,721 people live in 21722, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 21722?

The median household income in 21722 is $88,232.

Q: What zip codes are near 21722?

The closest zip codes to 21722 are 21711, 25419, 21795, 21767, 21740.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

6,721

Median household income

$88K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$313K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$932/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

57 sq mi

118 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 21722

21722 is a small-town zip code in Clear Spring, Maryland (Washington County), covering 57 sq mi of land. About 6,721 people live here, or 118 per square mile. The median resident is 40.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $88,232 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $312,500, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 83% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $932 a month.

20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.5 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; police and fire protection; and transportation and moving goods.

How 21722 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · MD 9%12th of 444 in MD
Government workers31.4%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · MD 22.5%56th of 444 in MD
Average commute33.5 min
88th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · MD 31.1 min158th of 421 in MD
Residents under 1827.1%
87th
U.S. 22% · MD 22.2%49th of 446 in MD
Homeownership rate82.9%
85th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · MD 67.6%208th of 441 in MD
Median earnings per worker$60,972
77th
U.S. $49,666 · MD $61,200234th of 443 in MD
Median age40.7
63rd
U.S. 38.9 · MD 39.4259th of 446 in MD
Median household income$88,232
60th
U.S. $80,734 · MD $103,678268th of 414 in MD
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · MD 6.8%279th of 446 in MD
Residents 65 and older16.5%
50th
U.S. 17.2% · MD 16.7%274th of 446 in MD
Median home value$312,500
46th
U.S. $332,700 · MD $419,900316th of 421 in MD
Per capita income$37,319
42nd
U.S. $44,673 · MD $52,979353rd of 446 in MD
Broadband access91.1%
42nd
U.S. 91% · MD 92.4%274th of 441 in MD
Housing vacancy5.7%
41st
U.S. 10.1% · MD 7.7%211th of 441 in MD
Uninsured rate5.3%
36th
U.S. 8.4% · MD 6.3%146th of 444 in MD
Bachelor's degree or higher20%
20th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · MD 43.4%378th of 445 in MD
Median gross rent$932
16th
U.S. $1,413 · MD $1,705308th of 338 in MD
Population density118/sq mi
15th
U.S. 95/sq mi · MD 639/sq mi335th of 446 in MD
Tech workers1.1%
15th
U.S. 3.8% · MD 6.4%353rd of 444 in MD
Population6,721
11th
U.S. 334,922,499 · MD 6,206,011211th of 446 in MD
Work from home5.5%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · MD 19.3%393rd of 444 in MD
Foreign-born residents1.3%
8th
U.S. 14.1% · MD 16.6%383rd of 446 in MD
Diversity index12.6
6th
U.S. 61.4 · MD 67.7391st of 446 in MD
Self-employed workers5.3%
6th
U.S. 10% · MD 8.7%371st of 444 in MD
Rent-burdened renters24.8%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · MD 51.5%344th of 404 in MD
Income inequality (Gini)0.350
3rd
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · MD 0.456356th of 438 in MD
Unemployment rate1.2%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · MD 4.9%370th of 444 in MD
Poverty rate2.2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · MD 9.4%384th of 441 in MD

Measure	21722	Washington	MD	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in MD
Healthcare workers	18%	9.5%	9%	9.7%	99th	12th of 444
Government workers	31.4%	18.7%	22.5%	14.5%	99th	56th of 444
Average commuteWeakness	33.5 min	28.8 min	31.1 min	26.4 min	88th	158th of 421
Residents under 18	27.1%	21.8%	22.2%	22%	87th	49th of 446
Homeownership rateStrength	82.9%	66.8%	67.6%	65.2%	85th	208th of 441
Median earnings per worker	$60,972	$51,146	$61,200	$49,666	77th	234th of 443
Median age	40.7	40.7	39.4	38.9	63rd	259th of 446
Median household income	$88,232	$77,747	$103,678	$80,734	60th	268th of 414
Veterans	6.1%	7.1%	6.8%	6.2%	54th	279th of 446
Residents 65 and older	16.5%	18.1%	16.7%	17.2%	50th	274th of 446
Median home value	$312,500	$296,100	$419,900	$332,700	46th	316th of 421
Per capita income	$37,319	$39,035	$52,979	$44,673	42nd	353rd of 446
Broadband access	91.1%	88.5%	92.4%	91%	42nd	274th of 441
Housing vacancy	5.7%	6.7%	7.7%	10.1%	41st	211th of 441
Uninsured rate	5.3%	6.3%	6.3%	8.4%	36th	146th of 444
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	20%	24.1%	43.4%	35.7%	20th	378th of 445
Median gross rent	$932	$1,147	$1,705	$1,413	16th	308th of 338
Population density	118/sq mi	340/sq mi	639/sq mi	95/sq mi	15th	335th of 446
Tech workers	1.1%	4.1%	6.4%	3.8%	15th	353rd of 444
Population	6,721	155,709	6,206,011	334,922,499	11th	211th of 446
Work from home	5.5%	12.4%	19.3%	15.1%	9th	393rd of 444
Foreign-born residents	1.3%	6.6%	16.6%	14.1%	8th	383rd of 446
Diversity index	12.6	44	67.7	61.4	6th	391st of 446
Self-employed workers	5.3%	8%	8.7%	10%	6th	371st of 444
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	24.8%	46.9%	51.5%	51.1%	3rd	344th of 404
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.350	0.440	0.456	0.483	3rd	356th of 438
Unemployment rateStrength	1.2%	4.2%	4.9%	5.2%	2nd	370th of 444
Poverty rateStrength	2.2%	12.4%	9.4%	12.5%	1st	384th of 441

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

24%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

13%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

40.7

Under 18

27.1%

65 and over

16.5%

Race and ethnicity

White93%
Black1%
Hispanic0.3%
Asian0.8%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

12.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.6%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 2,222
Average household size: 3
Family households: 79.4%
Married couples: 67.5%
Living alone: 19.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

19%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

15%

Median household income

21722

$88,232

Washington Co.

$77,747

Maryland

$103,678

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$37,319

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

26.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.350

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

21722

$312,500

Washington Co.

$296,100

Maryland

$419,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

21722

$932

Washington Co.

$1,147

Maryland

$1,705

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

92%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.7%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,356
Owner-occupied: 82.9%
Vacant: 5.7%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 24.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.7%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

21%

20–29

23%

30–44

23%

45–59

19%

60+

Average commute

33.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Police and fire

12%

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Food service

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Production

Sales

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Industries

Health care and social assistance

20%

Public administration

19%

Retail

12%

Other services

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

0.5%

Information

0.4%

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$60,972

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

31.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	21722	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$75,337	$74,888
Service	$80,484	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,717	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$57,976	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,306	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

42%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 92%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 20%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
Households with broadband: 91.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.1%
No internet access: 8.6%
Without health insurance: 5.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Clear Spring
State: Maryland
County: Washington County
Center point: 39.6645° N, 77.9134° W
Land area: 57 sq mi
Water area: 1.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Wilson-Conococheague (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 21722

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
21711	Big Pool, MD	5.7 mi	929	$91,250	$310,600
25419	Falling Waters, WV	5.8 mi	13,201	$89,284	$281,600
21795	Williamsport, MD	7.5 mi	10,144	$87,864	$295,800
21767	Maugansville, MD	9.2 mi	1,031	$57,940	$258,700
21740	Hagerstown, MD	9.3 mi	64,792	$62,873	$262,300
17236	Mercersburg, PA	9.5 mi	8,845	$79,271	$239,600
21741	Hagerstown, MD · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
21747	Hagerstown, MD · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
21749	Hagerstown, MD · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
21781	Saint James, MD	10 mi	25	—	—
17263	State Line, PA	11 mi	896	$88,835	$178,800
21733	Fairplay, MD	11 mi	1,275	$109,896	$291,800

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Questions about 21722

What city is zip code 21722?

21722 is assigned to Clear Spring, Maryland. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 21722 in?

21722 is in Washington County, Maryland.

What is the population of 21722?

About 6,721 people live in 21722, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 21722 in?

21722 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 21722?

The median household income in 21722 is $88,232.

What zip codes are near 21722?

The closest zip codes to 21722 are 21711, 25419, 21795, 21767, 21740.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 21722, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.