Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.74 |
| Below Poverty | 6.2% ▼ 39% below avg |
| College Grads | 54.4% ▲ 40% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,994 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 43,250 (23.3%) |
| Some College | 18,432 (9.9%) |
| Associates | 21,087 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 15,896 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 85,099 (45.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $127,033 ▲ 66% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $443,587 ▲ 59% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,769/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 110,697 |
| Vacant Units | 5,062 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Frederick County is located in Maryland and encompasses 31 ZIP codes spanning 26 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 292,145 residents. With a median age of 39.31, it is a middle-aged county.
Frederick County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $127,032 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.2% is well below the national average.
Housing in Frederick County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $443,587 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,769. Homeownership rates are high at 78.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Frederick County are majority White (67.67%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 54.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Frederick County, MD is a upper-middle-income area in Maryland. The 31 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21710 | Adamstown | 4,901 | $164,727 | $582,100 | $2,391 | 1.6% | 61.5% |
| 21714 | Braddock Heights | 113 | $208,750 | $314,700 | — | 0.0% | 59.0% |
| 21716 | Brunswick | 6,757 | $107,188 | $335,000 | $1,097 | 4.9% | 44.3% |
| 21717 | Buckeystown | 296 | $153,030 | $430,000 | — | 0.0% | 46.1% |
| 21718 | Burkittsville | 142 | $102,917 | $446,900 | $1,104 | 9.3% | 49.1% |
| 21727 | Emmitsburg | 6,079 | $92,697 | $304,000 | $824 | 3.4% | 39.8% |
| 21701 | Frederick | 41,340 | $102,306 | $404,900 | $1,607 | 3.8% | 57.5% |
| 21702 | Frederick | 47,437 | $104,659 | $384,800 | $1,722 | 2.6% | 52.1% |
| 21703 | Frederick | 41,766 | $105,293 | $364,300 | $1,887 | 4.0% | 51.6% |
| 21704 | Frederick | 19,623 | $164,457 | $585,900 | $2,395 | 3.4% | 63.2% |
| 21754 | Ijamsville | 7,439 | $179,797 | $619,700 | $1,745 | 3.4% | 62.2% |
| 21755 | Jefferson | 5,740 | $134,677 | $493,700 | $1,268 | 3.6% | 49.0% |
| 21758 | Knoxville | 4,238 | $110,694 | $388,200 | $1,696 | 7.1% | 51.1% |
| 21769 | Middletown | 12,695 | $148,821 | $490,800 | $1,600 | 4.4% | 57.1% |
| 21770 | Monrovia | 7,815 | $184,464 | $599,700 | — | 2.2% | 60.1% |
| 21771 | Mount Airy | 32,827 | $154,844 | $532,200 | $2,117 | 3.8% | 55.1% |
| 21773 | Myersville | 5,619 | $152,839 | $475,700 | $1,699 | 5.0% | 53.2% |
| 21774 | New Market | 16,515 | $171,875 | $508,100 | $2,322 | 1.7% | 69.0% |
| 21777 | Point Of Rocks | 2,333 | $136,827 | $441,300 | — | 4.8% | 54.1% |
| 21778 | Rocky Ridge | 840 | $110,489 | $415,700 | — | 0.0% | 45.3% |
| 21780 | Sabillasville | 1,814 | $64,602 | $419,900 | $1,135 | 0.0% | 34.4% |
| 21788 | Thurmont | 11,919 | $93,717 | $342,700 | $1,015 | 3.0% | 38.5% |
| 21793 | Walkersville | 10,914 | $128,504 | $416,400 | $1,489 | 3.1% | 49.0% |
| 21798 | Woodsboro | 2,765 | $125,583 | $466,100 | $932 | 5.3% | 54.9% |