Lewistown
Census-designated place in Frederick County, Maryland

Lewistown is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Frederick County, Maryland, with 458 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 427 ft (130 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walkersville, 5.5 miles SE.
- 458residents (2020 Census)
- 427 ftelevation · 130 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.7 km²
- 716 / sq mipopulation density
- 21788ZIP code
About Lewistown
Lewistown is a census designated place and unincorporated community in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Lewistown Elementary school, part of Frederick County Public Schools, is located in Lewistown. The town, founded in 1841, has had a school since the 19th century. There is a large elderly population in the community. It first appeared as a CDP in the 2020 Census with a population of 458.
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Living in Lewistown
- Median household income
- $98,523
- Median home value
- $326,100
- Median age
- 37.6
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Lewistown had 458 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 458 |
|---|---|
| Density | 716 per sq mi (276 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lewistown at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Frederick County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 458 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5402° N, 77.4206° W |
| ZIP code | 21788 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2446650 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lewistown
- Walkersville5.5 mi SE
- Thurmont5.6 mi N
- Graceham5.6 mi N
- Woodsboro5.9 mi E
- Frederick7.0 mi S
- Myersville8.4 mi W
- Middletown9.2 mi SW
- Libertytown9.4 mi E
- Braddock Heights9.8 mi SW
- Spring Ridge10.3 mi SE
- Jugtown10.6 mi NW
- Bagtown10.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lewistown
What county is Lewistown in?
Lewistown is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the population of Lewistown, MD?
458 people lived in Lewistown at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lewistown, MD?
The ZIP code of Lewistown is 21788.
What is the elevation of Lewistown?
427 feet (130 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lewistown?
Walkersville (5.5 mi), Thurmont (5.6 mi), Graceham (5.6 mi), Woodsboro (5.9 mi), Frederick (7.0 mi).
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