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ZIP Code 21722
Clear Spring, MD, Washington County
Population
6,721
Land area
56.9sq mi
People per sq mi
118
City
Clear Spring
ZIP 21722 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 21722 at a glance
- ZIP 21722 (Clear Spring) is 82% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,232, 15% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $312,500 (26% below Maryland) and median rent is $932 a month.
Local data for ZIP 21722
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 21722, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,232
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$312,500
Prices +2.5% in a year
Median rent
$932/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
33.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
85
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
570
$24.91M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.67M
90 loans
Campaign donations
$11.25K
6% D, 5% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 21722, 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
87° / 25°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 21722, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities in ZIP 21722
ZIP codes near 21722
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 21711Indian Springs | 5.5 mi | 24.6 |
| 25419Falling Waters | 5.9 mi | 17.5 |
| 21795Williamsport | 7.9 mi | 32.1 |
| 21740Halfway | 8.6 mi | 70.9 |
| 21767Maugansville | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| 21781St. James | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| 21733Fairplay | 11 mi | 5.8 |
| 25404Martinsburg | 12 mi | 37.9 |
| 21734Funkstown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| 17263State Line | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| 17236Mercersburg | 12 mi | 125.7 |
| 21746Breathedsville | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 21722?
- ZIP code 21722 is in Clear Spring, MD (Washington County).
- What county is ZIP code 21722 in?
- ZIP code 21722 is mostly in Washington County, Maryland.
- How many people live in ZIP code 21722?
- About 6,721 people live in the 21722 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.