21727 ZIP Code – Emmitsburg, Maryland
21727 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Emmitsburg, Maryland, part of Frederick County with a population of approximately 6,588 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $82,636, which is below the Maryland average and near the national figure. Median home values of $317,500 are above the national average, with 76.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $925 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is near the U.S. average. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 29.0, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 21778, 17320, 21757.
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ZIP 21727 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 21727 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,588 | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $82k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $317k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $925 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 29.0 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.4% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 21778 – Rocky Ridge
- 17320 – Fairfield
- 21757 – Keymar
- 21780 – Sabillasville
- 21788 – Thurmont
- 21787 – Taneytown
- 17214 – Blue Ridge Summit
- 21719 – Cascade
- 21798 – Woodsboro
- 17250 – Rouzerville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21778 | ROCKY RIDGE | 880 | $76,063 |
| 17320 | FAIRFIELD | 8,206 | $86,420 |
| 21757 | KEYMAR | 2,722 | $96,250 |
| 21780 | SABILLASVILLE | 1,975 | $62,043 |
| 21788 | THURMONT | 11,412 | $90,091 |