21703 ZIP Code
Frederick, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21703 |
| City/Town: | Frederick |
| County: | Frederick |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 39,606 |
| Median Household Income: | $103,028 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,756 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,293 |
| Median Home Value: | $343,900 |
| Land Area: | 32.0 sq miles
83.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.3670, -77.4735 |
Population Information (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 39,606 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,931 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,675 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,137 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,408 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,772 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,225 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,618 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,294 | 15.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,599 | 16.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,729 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,428 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,221 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,639 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,137 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 399 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $343,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,769 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,293 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,741 | 96.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 552 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,828 | 66.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,913 | 33.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,446 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,420 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,202 | 4.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,979 | 22.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,861 | 18.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,061 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,552 | 24.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,371 | 16.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21703 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $103,028 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $119,071 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,868 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,756 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,672 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,570 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,015 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,191 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,922 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,938 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 619 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 91 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 23,729 | 59.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,895 | 14.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 197 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,617 | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,545 | 3.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,598 | 11.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,166 | 10.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,684 | 21.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 982 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 923 | 2.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 12 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,767 | 17.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21703 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 234 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 480 | 3.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 492 | 3.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 681 | 4.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,105 | 7.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,105 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,719 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,762 | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,302 | 15.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,861 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21703 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,622 | 72.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,129 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 396 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 64 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 416 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,642 | 12.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21703 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 181 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,796 | 8.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,176 | 5.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 323 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,724 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 889 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 322 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,377 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,047 | 18.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,470 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,735 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 753 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,777 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.6% | 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 (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,831 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,134 | 76.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,732 | 27.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,637 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21703 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,896 | 87.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,339 | 22.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,745 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 583 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 285 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,098 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21703 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,143 | 33.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,362 | 41.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 103 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 117 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 619 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,072 | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 659 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 218 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21703 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 95 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,408 | 15.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,421 | 15.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,382 | 28.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,627 | 23.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 939 | 6.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 302 | 2.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 374 | 2.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 77 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 668 | 4.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21703 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 445 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 917 | 6.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,753 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,180 | 40.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,290 | 21.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 708 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21703 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,870 | 33.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 346 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,700 | 59.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 572 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 125 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21703 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 445 | 3.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,410 | 29.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,278 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,608 | 24.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21703 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 170 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 12 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 70 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 366 | 3.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,873 | 29.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,987 | 50.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,229 | 12.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 121 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21703 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,084 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $579 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,769 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.38 |
Households (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,741 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,947 | 47.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,297 | 22.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,268 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,137 | 28.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,686 | 38.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,404 | 23.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21703 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,686 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,416 | 36.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,621 | 51.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 139 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,179 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,325 | 36.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21703 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,349 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 775 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 648 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,911 | 37.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,893 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,122 | 30.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,949 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,680 | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 39,468 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,025 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 371 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,686 | 55.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 968 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21703 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,368 | 84.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,844 | 14.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,896 | 49.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,388 | 40.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 680 | 11.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 560 | 9.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21703 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 31,141 | 78.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 516 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,465 | 1640.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,465 | 1640.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,465 | 1640.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 521 | 101.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 943 | 182.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,624 | 896.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 39 | 7.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21703 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,469 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 26,051 | 71.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,418 | 28.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,798 | 15.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,981 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,083 | 5.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 556 | 1.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21703 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,741 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,497 | 98.3% | 89.4% |
Frederick, MD21703