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Fort Ritchie, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21719.
Population
0
Land area
1sq mi
ZIP codes
1
Fort Ritchie and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Fort Ritchie.
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
$362K
7 loans, 65 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Ritchie, 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
84° / 23°F
48.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Fort Ritchie
1 in or overlapping Fort Ritchie. Population shown
Cities near Fort Ritchie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Highfield-CascadeCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Pen Mar, PACensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| Rouzerville, PACensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Blue Ridge Summit, PACensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 0.7 |
| EdgemontCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| SabillasvilleCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.7 |
| GreensburgCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| RinggoldCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Wayne Heights, PACensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.1 |
| SmithsburgTown | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Waynesboro, PABorough | 5.3 mi | 3.4 |
| LeitersburgCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.8 |
| CavetownCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Carroll Valley, PABorough | 7 mi | 5.4 |
| PondsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| ThurmontTown | 7.4 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Ritchie, MD in?
- Fort Ritchie is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Ritchie, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fort Ritchie include 21719.
- What is the population of Fort Ritchie, MD?
- About 0 people live in Fort Ritchie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Ritchie?
- Nearby places include Highfield-Cascade (0.7 mi), Pen Mar, PA (1.7 mi), Rouzerville, PA (2.5 mi), Blue Ridge Summit, PA (2.5 mi), Edgemont (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023