21701 ZIP Code – Frederick, Maryland

Located in Frederick, Maryland, ZIP code 21701 is a large ZIP code within Frederick County with a population of approximately 40,787 residents. The median household income of $97,769 is near the Maryland average and above the national average. The median home value of $384,700 is above the national average, with 66.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,519 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing), 22% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, which is below the U.S. rate. About 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. About 49.7% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well above the national rate. The population has a median age of 39.3, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 21793, 21774, 21705.

ZIP Code 21701 Data

Population 40,787
Median Household Income $97,769
Median Home Value $384,700
Median Rent $1,519
Median Age 39.3
Unemployment Rate 3.8%
Poverty Rate 7.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.7%
State Maryland

ZIP 21701 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 21701MD Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population40k13k10k
Median Household Income$97k$107k$73k
Median Home Value$384k$404k$258k
Median Rent$1,519$1,552$1,088
Median Age39.343.543.2
Unemployment Rate3.8%5.0%5.0%
Poverty Rate7.4%9.4%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher49.7%37.6%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
21793 WALKERSVILLE 10,882 $125,203
21774 NEW MARKET 15,096 $159,542
21705 FREDERICK 5 Not provided
21762 LIBERTYTOWN 176 Not provided
21798 WOODSBORO 2,699 $120,732