Hancock
Town in Washington County, Maryland
Hancock is a town in Washington County, Maryland, with 1,557 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 440 ft (134 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Warfordsburg, 3.5 miles NW.
- 1,557residents (2020 Census)
- 440 ftelevation · 134 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 526 / sq mipopulation density
- 21750ZIP code
About Hancock
Hancock is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,557 at the 2020 census. The Western Maryland community is notable for being located at the narrowest part of the state. The north–south distance from the Pennsylvania state line to the West Virginia state line is only 1.8 miles (2.9 km) at Hancock.
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Living in Hancock
- Median household income
- $34,886
- Median home value
- $190,900
- Median rent
- $924/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Hancock had 1,557 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,557 |
|---|---|
| Density | 526 per sq mi (203 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hancock at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,557 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.96 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7046° N, 78.1633° W |
| ZIP code | 21750 |
| Official website | townofhancock.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2436600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hancock
- Warfordsburg, PA3.5 mi NW
- Bethel, PA5.7 mi NW
- Thompson, PA6.2 mi NE
- Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV6.5 mi SW
- Pecktonville6.7 mi SE
- Union, PA8.5 mi NW
- Ernstville9.0 mi SE
- Great Cacapon, WV9.0 mi SW
- Indian Springs9.2 mi SE
- Warren, PA9.6 mi NE
- Big Pool9.6 mi SE
- Needmore, PA9.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Hancock
What county is Hancock in?
Hancock is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Hancock, MD?
1,557 people lived in Hancock at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hancock, MD?
The ZIP code of Hancock is 21750.
What is the elevation of Hancock?
440 feet (134 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hancock?
Warfordsburg (3.5 mi), Bethel (5.7 mi), Thompson (6.2 mi), Bath (Berkeley Springs) (6.5 mi), Pecktonville (6.7 mi).
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