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Yarrowsburg, MD
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland.
Population
83
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
365
ZIP codes
0
Yarrowsburg and its ZIP codes
Yarrowsburg at a glance
- Yarrowsburg is 43% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Yarrowsburg.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Yarrowsburg, 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 Yarrowsburg, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Yarrowsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownsvilleCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Garretts MillCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GaplandCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| DarganCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BurkittsvilleTown | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Sandy HookCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Trego-Rohrersville StationCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| AntietamCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| RohrersvilleCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount BriarCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Harpers Ferry, WVTown | 4.5 mi | 0.5 |
| RosemontVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| BrunswickCity | 5 mi | 3.3 |
| Bolivar, WVTown | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Eakles MillCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| SharpsburgTown | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yarrowsburg, MD in?
- Yarrowsburg is in Washington County, Maryland.
- What is the population of Yarrowsburg, MD?
- About 83 people live in Yarrowsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yarrowsburg?
- Nearby places include Brownsville (1.3 mi), Garretts Mill (1.8 mi), Gapland (2.3 mi), Dargan (2.6 mi), Burkittsville (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023