| City: | Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Names to Avoid: | Md Correctional System |
| County: | Washington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:27:02 AM |
| Population: | 2,861 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 227 / 240 / 301 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 39.5637, -77.7142 |
| Land Area: | 0.263 sq mi |
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The Maryland Correctional System operates under dedicated ZIP code 21746 from the Roxbury Correctional Complex near Hagerstown in Washington County, approximately 60 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. This 0.44-square-mile postal boundary encompasses multiple correctional facilities under the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Postal records identify the Maryland Correctional System as a delivery point on Roxbury Road. This postal designation has served the facility for over two decades.
The 2020 Census recorded 2,861 residents within this ZIP, with a median age of 34.7 years. Nearly all residents (2,855) are counted in institutionalized group quarters, reflecting the incarcerated population. Census demographic data shows 729 white residents, with the remaining population primarily Black or multiracial. The absence of employment data is consistent with a correctional facility. Hagerstown serves as the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 2,861 |
| Median Age: | 34.7 |
| Housing Units: | 1 |
| Establishments: | 4 |
| Employment: | 45 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 21746 has 2,861 residents and 0 households. The median age is 34.7 years, younger than the state (38.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 99.9% male and 0.1% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.2%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (66.4%, much higher than the state average of 29.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (25.5%, much lower than the state average of 48.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (29.5%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,861Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,416Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10,878.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,312 | 2,584 | 2,835 | 3,074 | 2,722 | 2,656 | 2,747 | 2,953 | 3,008 | 3,036 | 3,399 | 2,613 | 2,416 |
| Decennial Census | 1,883 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,861 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.7
Male Median Age: 34.6
Female Median Age: 68
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 360 | 556 | 492 | 413 | 279 | 195 | 206 | 153 | 97 | 31 | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 360 | 556 | 492 | 413 | 280 | 195 | 206 | 153 | 98 | 31 | 28 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| White: | 729 | 23.77% |
| Black: | 1,900 | 61.95% |
| Hispanic:* | 210 | 6.85% |
| Asian: | 6 | 0.20% |
| American Indian: | 12 | 0.39% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.03% |
| Other: | 209 | 6.81% |
| Total: | 3,067 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,857 | 99.86% | 34.6 years |
| Females: | 4 | 0.14% | 68.0 years |
| Total: | 2,861 | 100% | 34.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,243 | 92.84% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 34 | 1.41% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 35 | 1.45% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 104 | 5.75% |
| Total Population: | 2,416 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,277 | 94.25% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 139 | 5.75% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($101,652), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $34,583 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($68,044), with a current gap of $34,583 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (67.2%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $23,750 | $23,750 | $23,611 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,190 | $33,333 | $34,583 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 2,416 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,416 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, 2.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (42.70%). High school or higher is 72.70%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.00%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (74.56%). College enrollment is 25.44%, which is on par with the state rate (28.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 87 | 3.98% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 510 | 23.32% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 1,093 | 49.98% |
| Some college, no degree: | 426 | 19.48% |
| Associate's degree: | 26 | 1.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 39 | 1.78% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 0.27% |
| Total: | 2,187 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,590 | 72.70% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 45 | 2.06% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 85 | 74.56% |
| College or graduate school: | 29 | 25.44% |
| Total: | 114 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 85 | 74.56% |
ZIP Code 21746 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 9 people with an annual payroll of $230,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,320Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $63,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $230,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 9Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 21746 is located in Washington County, Maryland, within the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 25180) and Maryland's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 298,525 people, about 0.96% of whom live in ZIP Code 21746. It covers 0.263 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 25180Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 298,525Source: Census |
| MSA: | Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.263 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1950.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Hagerstown, MD PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2436075Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Hagerstown city; MarylandSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 21746 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.