Name: Zip Code 21740
Address: Hagerstown

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 21740 offers a peaceful environment with low pedestrian traffic, contributing to a quiet atmosphere. The area provides convenient access to about 30 grocery stores and several pharmacies, making daily errands straightforward. Dining options are available nearby, adding to the neighborhood’s appeal. Education access is strong, with primary and high schools located throughout, as well as private educational institutions. Residents benefit from easy access to about 10 bus lines and proximity to highways like Dwight D Eisenhower, facilitating car travel and parking. Housing options vary widely, including single detached homes, townhouses, duplexes, apartments, and lofts catering to diverse preferences.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who want to reside in a compact community will welcome the reasonably pedestrian-friendly character of Zip Code 21740; meeting daily needs is easy without a vehicle, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. However, the bike is a sometimes poor method of transportation in this postal code as the cycling infrastructure is fairly poor, and the terrain is not especially flat. The best approach to move around in Zip Code 21740 is very often driving. Finding a place to park is easy, and many homes for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as I-81. In contrast, commuting by public transit is very hard in this postal code. Nevertheless, there are about 10 bus lines crossing the postal code, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by.

Services

Both primary and secondary schools are easy to access as a pedestrian from most homes for sale in Zip Code 21740. Locals have the option of public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. When it comes to eating, it is straightforward to get to the nearest supermarket as a pedestrian in Zip Code 21740. Furthermore, a restaurant is commonly just around the corner, and there are also about 20 coffee shops in this area.

Character

Zip Code 21740 is a postal code to buy a house in for those who prefer a laid-back environment. Since there are few pedestrians, Zip Code 21740 remains relatively quiet, although noise levels are higher closer to one of the railway lines, I-81, Dwight D Eisenhower or one of the 2 airports (Laura'S Landing,Hagerstown Rgnl-Richard A Henson Fld).

Car friendly9.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.2

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly1.8

Few transit options

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries6.0

Variety of groceries within a short drive