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Fairplay, MD

Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21733.

Population

511

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

424

ZIP codes

1

Fairplay and its ZIP codes

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Fairplay at a glance

  • Fairplay is 34% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $120,652, 16% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $296,800 (29% below Maryland).

Local data for Fairplay, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fairplay, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$120,652

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$296,800

Homeownership

93.2%

Bachelor's or higher

26.4%

Median age

41.7

Average commute

30.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (129), Jamaican Americans (84), Portuguese Americans (30).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Fairplay.

Details

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

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fairplay, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.7%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home21.2%

Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fairplay, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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° / 22°F

43.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fairplay, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.0%

U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts

Diabetes

12.2%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.8%

U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Fairplay

1 in or overlapping Fairplay. Population shown

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Cities near Fairplay

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TilghmantonCensus-designated place0.5 mi0.5
BakersvilleCensus-designated place1.4 mi0.1
BreathedsvilleCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.4
MercersvilleCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.3
St. JamesCensus-designated place2.8 mi6
DownsvilleCensus-designated place3.1 mi0.6
KeedysvilleTown4.3 mi0.8
BoonsboroTown5 mi3.1
SharpsburgTown5.3 mi0.2
MaplevilleCensus-designated place5.4 mi0.4
FunkstownTown5.5 mi0.6
San MarCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.5
HalfwayCensus-designated place5.7 mi4.4
WilliamsportTown5.7 mi1
Eakles MillCensus-designated place5.7 mi0.1
Beaver CreekCensus-designated place6.1 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fairplay, MD in?
Fairplay is in Washington County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Fairplay, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairplay include 21733.
What is the population of Fairplay, MD?
About 511 people live in Fairplay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fairplay?
Nearby places include Tilghmanton (0.5 mi), Bakersville (1.4 mi), Breathedsville (1.6 mi), Mercersville (2.8 mi), St. James (2.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023