Smithsburg

Town in Washington County, Maryland

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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.

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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Median household income
$100,673
Median home value
$337,500
Median rent
$931/mo
Median age
33.6
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Smithsburg, MD population

Smithsburg had 2,977 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,977
Density2,535 per sq mi (979 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Smithsburg at a glance

StateMaryland (MD)
CountyWashington County
TypeTown
Population2,977 (2020)
Land area1.17 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation771 ft (235 m)
Coordinates39.6547° N, 77.5800° W
ZIP code21783
Official websitetownofsmithsburg.org
Census code (GEOID)2472900

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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