City

Adamstown, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Frederick County  ·  Maryland

👥4,901Population
💰$164,727Median HH Income▲ 116% above avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$582,100Median Home Value▲ 109% above avg
🎓61.5%College Grads▲ 59% above avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82%Hispanic: 6%Black: 6.6%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White82.0%
Hispanic6.0%
Black6.6%
Asian1.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty3.2% ▼ 68% below avg
College Grads61.5% ▲ 59% above avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 66% below avg
No HS Diploma36 (1%)
HS Graduate789 (22.3%)
Some College184 (5.2%)
Associates350 (9.9%)
Bachelors303 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree1,871 (53%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 53%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad22.3%
Some College5.2%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate53.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
69%

Financials

Median HH Income$164,727 ▲ 116% above avg
Median Home Value$582,100 ▲ 109% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,391/mo
Total Housing Units1,748
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
5%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
38%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
37%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
58%
About Adamstown, MD

Adamstown is a city in Maryland, located in Frederick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,901 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Adamstown is a affluent community. The median household income of $164,727 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Adamstown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $582,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,391 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Adamstown is highly educated. 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.02%).

Adamstown, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Adamstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21710 4,901 $164,727 $582,100 $2,391 1.6% 61.5% 84.9%