Hagerstown, MD GIS Map
Hagerstown is a city in Washington County, Maryland, with a population of about 44,371. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Washington County
- Population
- 44,371
- Elevation
- 542 ft
- Coordinates
- 39.6418, -77.7200
- ZIP codes (6)
- 21740, 21741, 21742, 21746, 21747, 21749
- Land area
- 12.9 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Hagerstown, MD
Hagerstown is a city in Washington County, Maryland, United States, and its county seat. The population was 43,527 at the 2020 census. Hagerstown ranks as Maryland's sixth-most populous incorporated city and is the most populous city in the Maryland Panhandle.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Hagerstown, MD
The Hagerstown map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Hagerstown without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Hagerstown Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
43,665
Households
18,144
Median household income
$52,221
Median age
35.8 years
Median home value
$224,500
Median gross rent
$1,114/mo
Owner-occupied homes
43.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
Below poverty level
21.9%
Land area
12.9 sq mi
Population density
3,379 / sq mi
County
Hagerstown Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
39,662
April 2020 (estimates base)
43,546
July 2024 estimate
43,909
Change 2010-2020
+9.8%
Change 2020-2024
+0.8%
Photos of Hagerstown
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Hagerstown
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Hagerstown.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty At Hunters Green II | 11841 Newgate Blvd, 21740 | Leased | 400,140 | Oct 2034 |
| Plaza Office Building | 1710 Underpass Way, 21740 | Leased | 9,078 | Aug 2035 |
| Bowman Business Park #5 Williamsport | 10310 Governor Lane Blvd, 21795 | Leased | 8,886 | Nov 2030 |
| Bricker And Bricker Bldg | 1260 Maryland Ave, 21740 | Leased | 2,636 | Jan 2037 |
| Hagerstown Regional Airport II | 18434 Showalter Rd, 21742 | Leased | 481 | Nov 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Hagerstown
General soil map unit at the city center: Hagerstown-Duffield-Clarksburg
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 24.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 6%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 178 cm
Soil Components
- Hagerstown26%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Duffield19%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
- Clarksburg8%
Alfisols · Oxyaquic Fragiudalfs
- Hagerstown8%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Hagerstown8%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Duffield7%
Alfisols · Ultic Hapludalfs
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Hagerstown
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Hagerstown 1 E, Md weather station, elevation 532 ft, 1.2 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 86°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 22°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 40 | 44 | 53 | 65 | 74 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 78 | 66 | 54 | 44 |
| Avg low °F | 22 | 25 | 32 | 41 | 53 | 62 | 66 | 65 | 56 | 45 | 34 | 27 |
| Precip. in | 3.23 | 2.66 | 3.90 | 3.87 | 4.31 | 3.43 | 3.66 | 3.66 | 4.80 | 3.42 | 2.92 | 3.69 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Hagerstown
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Washington County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 68.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- HailRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Hagerstown FAQ
What county is Hagerstown in?
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Hagerstown, Maryland is located in Washington County.
What is the population of Hagerstown?
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Hagerstown has a population of about 44,371, making it the number 15 of the 40 Maryland cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Hagerstown?
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The elevation of Hagerstown is approximately 542 feet (165 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Hagerstown?
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ZIP codes for Hagerstown include 21740, 21741, 21742, 21746, 21747, 21749.
What time zone is Hagerstown in?
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Hagerstown is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Hagerstown from Annapolis?
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Hagerstown is about 80 miles from Annapolis, the capital of Maryland, in a straight line.
How far is Hagerstown from Baltimore?
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Hagerstown is about 64 miles from Baltimore, the largest city in Maryland listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Hagerstown?
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Cities near Hagerstown include Shepherdstown, WV (15 miles); Martinsburg, WV (18 miles); Chambersburg, PA (21 miles); Harpers Ferry, WV (22 miles); Frederick, MD (23 miles).
Local notes for Hagerstown, MD
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.