| City: | Saint James, Maryland |
| County: | Washington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:27:47 AM |
| Population: | 165 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 227 / 240 / 301 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.5674, -77.7474 |
| Land Area: | 0.24 sq mi |
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Saint James serves a small educational institution in Washington County, Maryland. With 165 residents and only 7 households, this isn't a typical community. It's a facility where people live in group housing rather than traditional homes.
Of the 165 residents, 135 live in group quarters. That's 82% of the population. The median age of 17.6 years points to a school or academy setting. Nearly half the population (75 of 165 residents) is Asian, suggesting an institution that draws students internationally.
Mail delivery works through a single rural carrier route. There are no PO Boxes at this location. With just one single-family dwelling and zero business establishments, Saint James exists solely as an institutional facility. The ZIP itself is a point location contained within the larger ZIP code 21733.
Street names include College Road and Lappans Road. The facility operates with minimal permanent infrastructure. All 7 occupied housing units are renter-occupied, consistent with staff or faculty housing at an educational institution.
Street names include College Road, indicating the educational nature of this facility.
ZIP Code 21781 has 165 residents and 7 households (average 4.29 persons per household). The median age is 17.6 years, significantly younger than the state (38.8) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 66.7% male and 33.3% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.2%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Asian (45.5%, much higher than the state average of 6.8% and well above the national average of 6.0%) and White (27.3%, much lower than the state average of 48.7% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (6.8%) and national averages (6.0%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 165Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 34Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 687.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 7Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.29Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.63Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 30 | 54 | 74 | 93 | 107 | 194 | 184 | 159 | 153 | 128 | 43 | 41 | 34 |
| Decennial Census | 136 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 165 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 17.6
Male Median Age: 17.6
Female Median Age: 17.2
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 71 | 7 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 3 | 3 | 104 | 8 | 29 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 45 | 26.95% |
| Black: | 28 | 16.77% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 5.99% |
| Asian: | 75 | 44.91% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 1.20% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.60% |
| Other: | 6 | 3.59% |
| Total: | 167 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 110 | 66.67% | 17.6 years |
| Females: | 55 | 33.33% | 17.2 years |
| Total: | 165 | 100% | 17.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 30 | 88.24% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 2 | 5.88% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 11.76% |
| Total Population: | 34 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 30 | 88.24% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 4 | 11.76% |
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 $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($68,044), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 47.1%, which is far less than the state rate (67.2%). The unemployment rate is 81.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Sales (100.0%).
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 3 | 8.82% |
| Unemployed: | 13 | 38.24% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 18 | 52.94% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 3 | 100.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 3 | 100% |
In 2023, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (42.70%). High school or higher is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (91.00%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (57.14%). College enrollment is 57.14%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 13 | 100.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 13 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 19 | 55.88% |
| Public Insurance: | 15 | 44.12% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 34 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 34 | 100.00% |
| 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% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 9 | 42.86% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 57.14% |
| Total: | 21 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 9 | 42.86% |
ZIP Code 21781 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 21781 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 0.06% of whom live in ZIP Code 21781. It covers 0.24 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: | 0.24 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: | 2469550Source: Census |
| Place Name: | St. James CDP; MarylandSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 21781 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.