City

Thurmont, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Frederick County  ·  Maryland

👥11,919Population
💰$93,717Median HH Income▲ 23% above avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$342,700Median Home Value▲ 23% above avg
🎓38.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 6%Black: 1.2%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic6.0%
Black1.2%
Asian0.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads38.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma126 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,098 (38.2%)
Some College1,006 (12.4%)
Associates758 (9.3%)
Bachelors675 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree2,446 (30.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 38.2%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 30.2%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad38.2%
Some College12.4%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate30.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.6%Renter: 18.4%Tenure
Owner81.6%
Renter18.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
51%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,717 ▲ 23% above avg
Median Home Value$342,700 ▲ 23% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,015/mo
Total Housing Units5,102
Vacant Units281

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Thurmont, MD

Thurmont is a city in Maryland, located in Frederick County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,919 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Thurmont is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,717 is above the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Thurmont is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $342,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,015 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thurmont is moderately educated. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thurmont
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
21788 11,919 $93,717 $342,700 $1,015 3.0% 38.5% 81.6%