21701 ZIP Code
Frederick, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21701 |
| City/Town: | Frederick |
| County: | Frederick |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 40,787 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,769 |
| Per Capita Income: | $55,152 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,532 |
| Median Home Value: | $384,700 |
| Land Area: | 39.7 sq miles
102.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4436, -77.3329 |
Population Information (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 40,787 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,708 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,079 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,289 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,935 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,294 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,035 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,600 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,486 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,401 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,490 | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,333 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,527 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,340 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,065 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 992 | 2.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $384,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,519 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,532 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,403 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,129 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,532 | 66.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,871 | 33.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,634 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 524 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 943 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,477 | 21.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,941 | 16.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,402 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,642 | 25.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,705 | 22.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 48.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,769 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $120,491 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,692 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $55,152 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,687 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,518 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 974 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,118 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,675 | 74.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,585 | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,205 | 5.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 53 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,046 | 76.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,956 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 94 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,107 | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 588 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,981 | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,556 | 3.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,497 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 655 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 369 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 130 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,343 | 3.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 437 | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 411 | 2.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 680 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 828 | 4.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,119 | 6.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,756 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,923 | 16.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,463 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,139 | 12.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,647 | 15.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,234 | 67.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,713 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 383 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 901 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 571 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,656 | 16.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,916 | 8.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 867 | 3.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 154 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,444 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 860 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 399 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,588 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,248 | 18.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,494 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,791 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,037 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,611 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,598 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 31,837 | 78.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,430 | 32.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,576 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,559 | 83.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,251 | 30.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,231 | 24.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 450 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 371 | 2.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,423 | 8.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,477 | 40.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5,313 | 28.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 557 | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 956 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 969 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,488 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,729 | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 22 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 106 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,010 | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,082 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,625 | 19.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,183 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 992 | 5.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,525 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,402 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 600 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,007 | 21.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 267 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,391 | 12.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,666 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,310 | 34.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,932 | 21.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 966 | 5.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,114 | 46.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 254 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,193 | 41.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,527 | 8.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 226 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,245 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,889 | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,405 | 36.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,864 | 22.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 106 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 19 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 130 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 506 | 4.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,310 | 20.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,765 | 50.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,564 | 22.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 132 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21701 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,159 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $738 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,519 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,403 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,406 | 42.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,102 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,327 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,146 | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,624 | 26.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,276 | 30.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.28 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,452 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,481 | 39.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,976 | 48.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 327 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,512 | 9.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,490 | 33.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,988 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 406 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 431 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,303 | 36.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,704 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,144 | 35.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 32,914 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,643 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,174 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,381 | 13.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 518 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,854 | 53.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,009 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,154 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,240 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,316 | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,738 | 52.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 957 | 18.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 186 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21701 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 37,221 | 91.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 645 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,566 | 552.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,566 | 552.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,566 | 552.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 634 | 98.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 506 | 78.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 4.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,231 | 190.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 103 | 16.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,498 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,620 | 89.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,878 | 10.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,839 | 4.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,120 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 674 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 245 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21701 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,403 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,717 | 96.1% | 89.4% |
Frederick, MD21701