City

Emmitsburg, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Frederick County  ·  Maryland

👥6,079Population
💰$92,697Median HH Income▲ 21% above avg
🎂29.0Median Age
🏠$304,000Median Home Value▲ 9% above avg
🎓39.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.8%Hispanic: 8.9%Black: 8.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.5%Race
White76.8%
Hispanic8.9%
Black8.6%
Asian0.9%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
10%
18–24
33%
25–44
16%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads39.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.7%)
HS Graduate998 (34.4%)
Some College382 (13.2%)
Associates350 (12.1%)
Bachelors341 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree813 (28%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34.4%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 28%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.4%
Some College13.2%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate28.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$92,697 ▲ 21% above avg
Median Home Value$304,000 ▲ 9% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$824/mo
Total Housing Units1,838
Vacant Units144

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
10%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
54%
About Emmitsburg, MD

Emmitsburg is a city in Maryland, located in Frederick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,079 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29 years.

Economically, Emmitsburg is a middle-income community. The median household income of $92,697 is above the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Emmitsburg is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $304,000, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $824 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emmitsburg is moderately educated. 39.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emmitsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21727 6,079 $92,697 $304,000 $824 3.4% 39.8% 77.0%