St. James
Census-designated place in Washington County, Maryland
St. James is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Maryland, with 4,757 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 456 ft (139 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Breathedsville, 2.3 miles SE.
- 4,757residents (2020 Census)
- 456 ftelevation · 139 m
- 6.0 sq miland area · 15.7 km²
- 787 / sq mipopulation density
- 21781main ZIP code (3 in total)
About St. James
St. James is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington County, Maryland, United States. The population was 1,657 at the 2000 census. It is also the home of St. James School, Hagerstown, a small, Episcopalian, boarding school. St. James was formerly named "Lydia."
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Living in St. James
- Median household income
- $97,361
- Median home value
- $409,000
- Median rent
- $1,289/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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St. James had 4,757 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,757 |
|---|---|
| Density | 787 per sq mi (304 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
St. James at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,757 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.05 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.5738° N, 77.7482° W |
| ZIP codes | 21781, 21733, 21746 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2469550 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near St. James
- Breathedsville2.3 mi SE
- Fairplay2.6 mi S
- Downsville3.1 mi SW
- Tilghmanton3.1 mi S
- Halfway3.1 mi NW
- Funkstown3.2 mi NE
- Williamsport4.1 mi NW
- Bakersville4.1 mi S
- Hagerstown4.6 mi N
- Kemps Mill5.1 mi NW
- Beaver Creek5.2 mi E
- Mercersville5.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about St. James
What county is St. James in?
St. James is in Washington County, Maryland.
What is the population of St. James, MD?
4,757 people lived in St. James at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of St. James, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21781. Other ZIP codes: 21733, 21746.
What is the elevation of St. James?
456 feet (139 m) above sea level.
What towns are near St. James?
Breathedsville (2.3 mi), Fairplay (2.6 mi), Downsville (3.1 mi), Tilghmanton (3.1 mi), Halfway (3.1 mi).
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