Frederick, MD — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 21701 serves a portion of Frederick, Maryland, within Frederick County. This community is home to approximately 46,841 residents, with a median age of 31.4 years. The median household income of $98,679 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $522,998 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 29% owner-occupied and 71% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Frederick is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 125 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 24% and an unemployment rate of 2.8%, 21701 reflects the economic character of Frederick County in Maryland.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 46,841 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,721 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $98,679 | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $522,998 | ↑ 73% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 125 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ↓ 28% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 25.3% | ↑ 122% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 24% | ↓ 31% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 31.4 yrs | ↓ 18% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 29% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 71% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 25,294 | — |