Cearfoss
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

Cearfoss is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Maryland, with 176 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 512 ft (156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Maugansville, 1.6 miles E.
- 176residents (2020 Census)
- 512 ftelevation · 156 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.5 km²
- 875 / sq mipopulation density
- 21767ZIP code
About Cearfoss
Cearfoss is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northwestern Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 178 as of the 2010 census. Cearfoss is located northwest of Hagerstown and Maugansville, near the Pennsylvania border. Many highways intersect in Cearfoss in a roundabout, including Maryland routes 58, 63 and 494. Cearfoss is officially included in the Hagerstown Metropolitan Area (Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area).
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Cearfoss had 176 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176 |
|---|---|
| Density | 875 per sq mi (338 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cearfoss at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 176 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.20 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6991° N, 77.7763° W |
| ZIP code | 21767 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2414300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cearfoss
- Maugansville1.6 mi E
- Middleburg3.1 mi NE
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills3.2 mi E
- Fairview3.5 mi W
- State Line, PA3.6 mi NE
- Wilson-Conococheague4.3 mi SW
- Paramount-Long Meadow4.7 mi E
- Hagerstown5.1 mi SE
- Reid5.2 mi E
- Kemps Mill5.4 mi S
- Halfway5.8 mi S
- Pinesburg6.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cearfoss
What county is Cearfoss in?
Cearfoss is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Cearfoss, MD?
176 people lived in Cearfoss at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cearfoss, MD?
The ZIP code of Cearfoss is 21767.
What is the elevation of Cearfoss?
512 feet (156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cearfoss?
Maugansville (1.6 mi), Middleburg (3.1 mi), Fountainhead-Orchard Hills (3.2 mi), Fairview (3.5 mi), State Line (3.6 mi).
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