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Boonsboro, MD
Town in Washington County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21713.
Population
3,809
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,248
ZIP codes
1
Boonsboro and its ZIP codes
Boonsboro at a glance
- Boonsboro is 95% denser than Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $95,956 a year, 7% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $352,400 (16% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,438 a month.
Local data for Boonsboro, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Boonsboro, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,956
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$352,400
Median rent
$1,438/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.4%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,291), Irish Americans (457), Norwegian Americans (190).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Boonsboro.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 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
PPP loans
$13.3M
198 loans, 1,835 jobs reported
How people get to work
Boonsboro, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boonsboro, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Boonsboro, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
ZIP codes in Boonsboro
1 in or overlapping Boonsboro. Population shown
Cities near Boonsboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaplevilleCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 0.4 |
| KeedysvilleTown | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| San MarCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Eakles MillCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount LenaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.3 |
| BreathedsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| TilghmantonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Beaver CreekCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount BriarCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| MyersvilleTown | 4.9 mi | 1.2 |
| FairplayCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.2 |
| BakersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| RohrersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| MercersvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BagtownCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Trego-Rohrersville StationCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Boonsboro, MD in?
- Boonsboro is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Boonsboro, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Boonsboro include 21713.
- What is the population of Boonsboro, MD?
- About 3,809 people live in Boonsboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Boonsboro?
- Nearby places include Mapleville (1.9 mi), Keedysville (2.6 mi), San Mar (3.1 mi), Eakles Mill (3.2 mi), Mount Lena (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023