Halfway
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

Halfway is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Maryland, with 11,896 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 604 ft (184 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kemps Mill, 2.4 miles W.
- 11,896residents (2020 Census)
- 604 ftelevation · 184 m
- 4.4 sq miland area · 11.3 km²
- 2,724 / sq mipopulation density
- 21740ZIP code
About Halfway
Halfway is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 11,896 at the 2020 census. It is named due to its location, which is halfway between Hagerstown and Williamsport. Halfway is a major suburb in the Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Halfway
- Median household income
- $71,036
- Median home value
- $253,300
- Median rent
- $1,269/mo
- Median age
- 42.9
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Halfway had 11,896 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,896 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,724 per sq mi (1,052 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Halfway at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,896 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.37 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6157° N, 77.7711° W |
| ZIP code | 21740 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2436125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Halfway
- Kemps Mill2.4 mi W
- Williamsport2.8 mi SW
- Hagerstown3.0 mi NE
- St. James3.1 mi SE
- Funkstown3.6 mi E
- Wilson-Conococheague3.9 mi NW
- Downsville4.5 mi S
- Pinesburg4.6 mi W
- Breathedsville5.4 mi SE
- Maugansville5.5 mi N
- Fairplay5.7 mi S
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills5.7 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Halfway
What county is Halfway in?
Halfway is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Halfway, MD?
11,896 people lived in Halfway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Halfway, MD?
The ZIP code of Halfway is 21740.
What is the elevation of Halfway?
604 feet (184 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Halfway?
Kemps Mill (2.4 mi), Williamsport (2.8 mi), Hagerstown (3.0 mi), St. James (3.1 mi), Funkstown (3.6 mi).
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