City

Mount Airy, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Frederick County  ·  Maryland

👥32,827Population
💰$154,844Median HH Income▲ 103% above avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$532,200Median Home Value▲ 91% above avg
🎓55.1%College Grads▲ 42% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81.7%Hispanic: 8.8%Black: 4.5%Asian: 2%Other: 2.4%Race
White81.7%
Hispanic8.8%
Black4.5%
Asian2.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.00
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads55.1% ▲ 42% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma126 (0.6%)
HS Graduate4,826 (22.6%)
Some College1,990 (9.3%)
Associates2,621 (12.3%)
Bachelors1,955 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree9,794 (46%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 22.6%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 46%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad22.6%
Some College9.3%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate46.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
55%

Financials

Median HH Income$154,844 ▲ 103% above avg
Median Home Value$532,200 ▲ 91% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,117/mo
Total Housing Units11,401
Vacant Units522

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
20%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Mount Airy, MD

Mount Airy is a city in Maryland, located in Frederick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,827 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Mount Airy is a affluent community. The median household income of $154,844 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Airy is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $532,200, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,117 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Airy is well-educated. 55.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (81.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Airy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21771 32,827 $154,844 $532,200 $2,117 3.8% 55.1% 92.9%