City

Middletown, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Frederick County  ·  Maryland

👥12,695Population
💰$148,821Median HH Income▲ 95% above avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$490,800Median Home Value▲ 76% above avg
🎓57.1%College Grads▲ 47% above avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 10% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 3.5%Black: 1%Asian: 5%Other: 5.4%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic3.5%
Black1.0%
Asian5.0%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty1.9% ▼ 81% below avg
College Grads57.1% ▲ 47% above avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 10% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.2%)
HS Graduate2,076 (25.1%)
Some College758 (9.2%)
Associates702 (8.5%)
Bachelors784 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree3,937 (47.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 25.1%Some College: 9.2%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 47.6%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad25.1%
Some College9.2%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate47.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.5%Renter: 12.5%Tenure
Owner87.5%
Renter12.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
47%

Financials

Median HH Income$148,821 ▲ 95% above avg
Median Home Value$490,800 ▲ 76% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,600/mo
Total Housing Units4,519
Vacant Units203

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
34%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
27%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Middletown, MD

Middletown is a city in Maryland, located in Frederick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,695 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Middletown is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $148,821 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Middletown is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $490,800, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,600 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Middletown is well-educated. 57.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.82%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middletown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21769 12,695 $148,821 $490,800 $1,600 4.4% 57.1% 87.5%