Fairplay
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
Fairplay is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Maryland, with 537 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Tilghmanton, 0.5 miles S.
- 537residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 446 / sq mipopulation density
- 21733ZIP code
About Fairplay
Fairplay is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. Its population was 580 as of the 2010 census. It is sometimes recognized, along with neighboring Tilghmanton, as Fairplay-Tilghmanton; the two communities share a post office as well as a fire company. Fairplay is located between Hagerstown and Sharpsburg, along Maryland Route 65 and is part of the Hagerstown Metropolitan Area. Marsh Mills was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
According to tradition, Fairplay was so named on account of the welcoming nature of the first settlers.
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Living in Fairplay
- Median household income
- $120,652
- Median home value
- $296,800
- Median age
- 41.7
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Fairplay had 537 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 537 |
|---|---|
| Density | 446 per sq mi (172 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairplay at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 537 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.20 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5357° N, 77.7463° W |
| ZIP code | 21733 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2427425 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairplay
- Tilghmanton0.5 mi S
- Breathedsville1.4 mi NE
- Bakersville1.5 mi S
- St. James2.6 mi N
- Mercersville2.7 mi S
- Downsville3.2 mi NW
- Keedysville4.3 mi SE
- Boonsboro5.1 mi E
- Mapleville5.3 mi E
- Funkstown5.4 mi NE
- Sharpsburg5.4 mi S
- Halfway5.7 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Fairplay
What county is Fairplay in?
Fairplay is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Fairplay, MD?
537 people lived in Fairplay at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairplay, MD?
The ZIP code of Fairplay is 21733.
What is the elevation of Fairplay?
469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairplay?
Tilghmanton (0.5 mi), Breathedsville (1.4 mi), Bakersville (1.5 mi), St. James (2.6 mi), Mercersville (2.7 mi).
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