21769 ZIP Code
Middletown, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 21769 |
| City/Town: | Middletown |
| County: | Frederick |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 12,562 |
| Median Household Income: | $142,887 |
| Per Capita Income: | $64,307 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,431 |
| Median Home Value: | $449,900 |
| Land Area: | 40.1 sq miles
103.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.3 sq miles
0.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.4425, -77.5689 |
Population Information (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,562 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,197 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,365 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 710 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 872 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 953 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 813 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 675 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,091 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,420 | 11.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,765 | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 869 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,117 | 8.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,378 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 706 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 193 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $449,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,449 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,431 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 4,264 | 96.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 167 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,754 | 88.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 510 | 12.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,539 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 89 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 162 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,939 | 22.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,433 | 16.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 854 | 10.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,111 | 24.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,951 | 22.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (21769 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $142,887 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $171,417 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $156,750 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $64,307 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,737 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,476 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 230 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,045 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,548 | 70.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,676 | 25.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 217 | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 35 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,736 | 85.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 238 | 1.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 634 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 82 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 863 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 169 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 359 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 57 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 73 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 105 | 0.8% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 124 | 1.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (21769 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 51 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 54 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 100 | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 36 | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 166 | 3.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 310 | 7.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 593 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,001 | 23.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 690 | 16.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,263 | 29.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (21769 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,403 | 68.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 444 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 45 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 46 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 85 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,304 | 20.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (21769 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 98 | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 542 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 322 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 78 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 539 | 8.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 269 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 142 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 487 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,062 | 16.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,354 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 427 | 6.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 459 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 697 | 10.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.1% | 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 (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,341 | 98.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,988 | 87.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,346 | 26.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 189 | 1.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (21769 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,617 | 84.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,466 | 34.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,323 | 31.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 162 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 129 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 225 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (21769 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,913 | 88.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 280 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 3 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 113 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 25 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 68 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 22 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (21769 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 344 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 822 | 18.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 673 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 530 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 894 | 20.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 367 | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 197 | 4.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 76 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 528 | 11.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (21769 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 7 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 178 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 421 | 9.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,621 | 36.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,611 | 36.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 593 | 13.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (21769 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 505 | 11.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 360 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,677 | 62.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 590 | 13.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 85 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 8 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (21769 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 95 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 680 | 15.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,854 | 43.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,635 | 38.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (21769 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 34 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 46 | 1.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 49 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 378 | 10.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,835 | 48.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,309 | 34.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 103 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (21769 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,520 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $678 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,449 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.01 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 4,264 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,002 | 70.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,193 | 28.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 382 | 9.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 664 | 15.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,606 | 37.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,591 | 37.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.94 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.27 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (21769 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,992 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,272 | 25.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,215 | 64.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 106 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 356 | 7.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,176 | 23.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (21769 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,248 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 269 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 153 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,437 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 733 | 22.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 656 | 20.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,492 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 922 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,530 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,078 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 55 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 473 | 43.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 550 | 51.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (21769 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,653 | 92.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 826 | 6.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 360 | 43.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 466 | 56.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 186 | 22.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (21769 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,887 | 94.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 173 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 675 | 390.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 675 | 390.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 675 | 390.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 147 | 85.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 10.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 110 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 8.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (21769 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,852 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,143 | 94.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 709 | 6.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 196 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 251 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 224 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 38 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (21769 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 4,264 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,155 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
Middletown, MD21769