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Brownsville, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21715.
Population
20
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
1
Brownsville and its ZIP codes
Brownsville at a glance
- Brownsville is 89% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Brownsville.
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
PPP loans
$10.8K
1 loan, 4 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Brownsville, 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 Brownsville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
ZIP codes in Brownsville
1 in or overlapping Brownsville. Population shown
Cities near Brownsville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YarrowsburgCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.2 |
| GaplandCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BurkittsvilleTown | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| Garretts MillCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Trego-Rohrersville StationCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| RosemontVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| RohrersvilleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| DarganCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BrunswickCity | 4.4 mi | 3.3 |
| Mount BriarCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| AntietamCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Harpers Ferry, WVTown | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Bolivar, WVTown | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Eakles MillCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| JeffersonCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brownsville, MD in?
- Brownsville is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Brownsville, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Brownsville include 21715.
- What is the population of Brownsville, MD?
- About 20 people live in Brownsville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brownsville?
- Nearby places include Yarrowsburg (1.3 mi), Gapland (1.7 mi), Burkittsville (2 mi), Garretts Mill (2.3 mi), Trego-Rohrersville Station (3.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023