City

Frederick, MD

6 ZIP codes  ·  Frederick County  ·  Maryland

👥150,170Population
💰$112,002Median HH Income▲ 47% above avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$410,911Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓54.9%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.2%Hispanic: 16.5%Black: 14.5%Asian: 7%Other: 5.1%Race
White56.2%
Hispanic16.5%
Black14.5%
Asian7.0%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads54.9% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma1,272 (1.4%)
HS Graduate20,621 (21.9%)
Some College9,563 (10.2%)
Associates10,979 (11.7%)
Bachelors7,967 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree43,628 (46.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 21.9%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 46.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad21.9%
Some College10.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate46.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.1%Renter: 31.9%Tenure
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
48%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,002 ▲ 47% above avg
Median Home Value$410,910 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,824/mo
Total Housing Units59,594
Vacant Units2,831

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
61%
About Frederick, MD

Frederick is a city in Maryland, located in Frederick County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 150,170 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.39 years.

Economically, Frederick is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,001 is above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Frederick is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $410,910, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,824 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frederick is well-educated. 54.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (56.19%).

Frederick, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Frederick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21701 41,340 $102,306 $404,900 $1,607 3.8% 57.5% 67.2%
21702 47,437 $104,659 $384,800 $1,722 2.6% 52.1% 63.2%
21703 41,766 $105,293 $364,300 $1,887 4.0% 51.6% 68.5%
21704 19,623 $164,457 $585,900 $2,395 3.4% 63.2% 81.3%

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