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Antietam, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland.
Population
50
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
326
ZIP codes
0
Antietam and its ZIP codes
Antietam at a glance
- Antietam is 49% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Antietam.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,257
66,110 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $7,506 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Antietam, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,066
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
280
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Antietam, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Antietam
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DarganCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SharpsburgTown | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| Mount BriarCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Trego-Rohrersville StationCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| YarrowsburgCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Shepherdstown, WVTown | 3.8 mi | 0.4 |
| RohrersvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| GaplandCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Eakles MillCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Garretts MillCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| KeedysvilleTown | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| MercersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BurkittsvilleTown | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Harpers Ferry, WVTown | 6.2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Antietam, MD in?
- Antietam is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Antietam, MD?
- About 50 people live in Antietam, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Antietam?
- Nearby places include Dargan (2.8 mi), Sharpsburg (3 mi), Mount Briar (3.2 mi), Trego-Rohrersville Station (3.6 mi), Yarrowsburg (3.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023