Mount Aetna
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland

Mount Aetna is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Maryland, with 580 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 535 ft (163 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bagtown, 1.1 miles S.
- 580residents (2020 Census)
- 535 ftelevation · 163 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 411 / sq mipopulation density
- 21783ZIP code
About Mount Aetna
Mount Aetna is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 838 at the 2000 census.
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Living in Mount Aetna
- Median household income
- $145,662
- Median home value
- $462,000
- Median rent
- $1,153/mo
- Median age
- 48.5
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Mount Aetna had 580 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 580 |
|---|---|
| Density | 411 per sq mi (159 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Aetna at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 580 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.41 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5989° N, 77.6128° W |
| ZIP code | 21783 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2453750 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Aetna
- Bagtown1.1 mi S
- Jugtown1.4 mi NE
- Pondsville2.0 mi NE
- Beaver Creek2.4 mi SW
- Mount Lena3.1 mi S
- Cavetown3.2 mi N
- Robinwood3.3 mi NW
- San Mar3.6 mi SW
- Chewsville3.6 mi N
- Smithsburg4.2 mi NE
- Mapleville4.7 mi S
- Funkstown4.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Aetna
What county is Mount Aetna in?
Mount Aetna is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Mount Aetna, MD?
580 people lived in Mount Aetna at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Aetna, MD?
The ZIP code of Mount Aetna is 21783.
What is the elevation of Mount Aetna?
535 feet (163 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Aetna?
Bagtown (1.1 mi), Jugtown (1.4 mi), Pondsville (2.0 mi), Beaver Creek (2.4 mi), Mount Lena (3.1 mi).
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