City

Rocky Ridge, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Frederick County  ·  Maryland

👥840Population
💰$110,489Median HH Income▲ 45% above avg
🎂51.8Median Age
🏠$415,700Median Home Value▲ 49% above avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
10%
18–24
12%
25–44
8%
45–64
34%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.5%)
HS Graduate208 (37.1%)
Some College22 (3.9%)
Associates74 (13.2%)
Bachelors117 (20.9%)
Graduate Degree137 (24.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 3.9%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 20.9%Graduate: 24.4%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College3.9%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors20.9%
Graduate24.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.2%Renter: 4.8%Tenure
Owner95.2%
Renter4.8%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
1%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$110,489 ▲ 45% above avg
Median Home Value$415,700 ▲ 49% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units363
Vacant Units32

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
2%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Rocky Ridge, MD

Rocky Ridge is a city in Maryland, located in Frederick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 840 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.8 years.

Economically, Rocky Ridge is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $110,489 is above the national average.

The real estate market in Rocky Ridge is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $415,700, which is above the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rocky Ridge is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rocky Ridge
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21778 840 $110,489 $415,700 0.0% 45.3% 95.2%