City

Jefferson, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Frederick County  ·  Maryland

👥5,740Population
💰$134,677Median HH Income▲ 76% above avg
🎂44.1Median Age
🏠$493,700Median Home Value▲ 77% above avg
🎓49.0%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.5%Hispanic: 16.3%Black: 3.9%Asian: 2.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White75.5%
Hispanic16.3%
Black3.9%
Asian2.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads49.0% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma61 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,016 (26.5%)
Some College372 (9.7%)
Associates512 (13.3%)
Bachelors256 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree1,624 (42.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 9.7%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 42.3%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College9.7%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate42.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.8%Renter: 15.2%Tenure
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$134,677 ▲ 76% above avg
Median Home Value$493,700 ▲ 77% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,268/mo
Total Housing Units2,200
Vacant Units94

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
Over $200k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Jefferson, MD

Jefferson is a city in Maryland, located in Frederick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,740 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.1 years.

Economically, Jefferson is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $134,677 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Jefferson is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $493,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,268 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jefferson is well-educated. 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (75.52%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jefferson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21755 5,740 $134,677 $493,700 $1,268 3.6% 49.0% 84.8%