Smithsburg
Town in Washington County, Maryland

Smithsburg is a town in Washington County, Maryland, with 2,977 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 771 ft (235 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cavetown, 1.1 miles SW.
- 2,977residents (2020 Census)
- 771 ftelevation · 235 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 2,535 / sq mipopulation density
- 21783ZIP code
About Smithsburg
Smithsburg is a town in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,977 at the 2020 census. Smithsburg is close to the former Fort Ritchie army base and just west of the presidential retreat Camp David.
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Living in Smithsburg
- Median household income
- $100,673
- Median home value
- $337,500
- Median rent
- $931/mo
- Median age
- 33.6
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Smithsburg had 2,977 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,977 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,535 per sq mi (979 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Smithsburg at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,977 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6547° N, 77.5800° W |
| ZIP code | 21783 |
| Official website | townofsmithsburg.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2472900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Smithsburg
- Cavetown1.1 mi SW
- Greensburg2.1 mi NE
- Pondsville2.2 mi S
- Edgemont2.3 mi NE
- Chewsville2.8 mi W
- Jugtown2.9 mi S
- Leitersburg3.4 mi NW
- Ringgold3.8 mi N
- Mount Aetna4.2 mi SW
- Robinwood4.8 mi SW
- Fort Ritchie5.2 mi NE
- Bagtown5.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Smithsburg
What county is Smithsburg in?
Smithsburg is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of Smithsburg, MD?
2,977 people lived in Smithsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Smithsburg, MD?
The ZIP code of Smithsburg is 21783.
What is the elevation of Smithsburg?
771 feet (235 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Smithsburg?
Cavetown (1.1 mi), Greensburg (2.1 mi), Pondsville (2.2 mi), Edgemont (2.3 mi), Chewsville (2.8 mi).
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