| ZIP Code | 21755 |
|---|---|
| City | Jefferson |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Frederick County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 265 ft |
| Latitude | 39.359655 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.568128 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.72 |
| Below Poverty | 8.1% ▼ 19% below avg |
| College Grads | 49.0% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 27% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 61 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,016 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 372 (9.7%) |
| Associates | 512 (13.3%) |
| Bachelors | 256 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,624 (42.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $134,677 ▲ 76% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $493,700 ▲ 77% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,268/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,200 |
| Vacant Units | 94 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,200 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 94 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.72 |
ZIP code 21755 is located in Jefferson, Maryland, within Frederick County. With a population of 5,740, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.1 years. Economically, 21755 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $134,677 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 21755 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $493,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,268 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 21755 is primarily White (75.52%). Residents are well-educated — 49.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.1%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 21755 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 21755 in Jefferson, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 5,740 residents, a median household income of $134,677, and a median home value of $493,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.