ZIP Code 21701 Demographics & Data

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Maryland

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 21701

The ZIP Code 21701 is associated with Frederick, MD in Frederick County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 37,017. In this Maryland region, an estimated 94.2% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $43,286. The median household income is $83,565, while about 4% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 21701

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21701 is 37,017.

Frederick, MD

The 21701 ZIP Code is associated with Frederick, MD in Frederick County.

Area Codes associated with 21701

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21701 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21701

Sunrise: 7:26 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 21701 7:26 am
Sunrise in 21701 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 21701

This Afternoon's forecast for 21701: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 21701

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21701 Fair

Internet in 21701

In ZIP Code 21701, an estimated 91.7% of households have a computer, while 87.2% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21701

In ZIP Code 21701, the gender split is approximately 52.6% female and an estimated 47.4% male.

Health Insurance in 21701

Approximately 7.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21701 (Frederick, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21701

The median household income in ZIP Code 21701 is $83,565, while the region's mean household income is $102,164. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $43,286. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21701 of $43,286 is approximately 2.76% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 4.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 56.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 21701 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.1% of 21701 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 21701

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 12.0%
$200,000 or more per year 9.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21701

In ZIP Code 21701, 94.2% of the population graduated high school, while 46.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 20.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 23.4% in this Frederick County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21701

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 23.4%
Some college, no degree 17.6%
Associate's degree 7.2%
Bachelor's degree 25.4%
Graduate or professional degree 20.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 21701

Residents of ZIP Code 21701 are older than average. The median age of 38.7 years in ZIP Code 21701 is approximately 1.57% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 21701 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 21701 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 21701

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 5.0%
5 to 9 years 4.9%
10 to 14 years 5.4%
15 to 19 years 6.4%
20 to 24 years 7.0%
25 to 34 years 16.0%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 14.0%
55 to 59 years 6.6%
60 to 64 years 6.3%
65 to 74 years 9.1%
75 to 84 years 4.5%
85 years and over 2.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21701

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21701, 97.0% is one race, while 3.0% are two or more races. Approximately 8.5% of 21701 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21701 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.0%), followed by Black or African American (13.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21701

Industry Percent
White 84.0%
Black or African American 13.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.6%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21701 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 21701

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21701 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21701 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21701 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21701

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 21701

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21701

In ZIP Code 21701, 89.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Frederick County region.

Language Spoken in 21701

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.1%
Spanish 6.2%
Other Indo-European languages 3.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.8%
Other languages 0.2%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 21701

The median home value in ZIP Code 21701 in July 2024 comes in at $456,214. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $446,411 median value in February 2024, and 5% higher than the $436,532 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21701, an estimated 21.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.6% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Frederick County region.

Home Values in 21701

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $456,214
Jun 2024 $456,028
May 2024 $454,666
Apr 2024 $451,930
Mar 2024 $448,697
Feb 2024 $446,411
Jan 2024 $445,198
Dec 2023 $444,675
Nov 2023 $443,609
Oct 2023 $442,031
Sep 2023 $439,519
Aug 2023 $436,532

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 21701

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 13.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 21.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 12.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 7.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 21.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 21701

In 21701, 70.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.2 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21701 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.9% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 21701 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 21701

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.5%
Construction 6.7%
Manufacturing 5.5%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.0%
Information 2.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 7.6%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.8%
Other services, except public administration 5.5%
Public administration 8.3%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21701 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21701 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes electricity rates in 21701 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21701

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21701 9.5¢/kWh 4.71¢/kWh 2.37¢/kWh
Maryland 18.38¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21701

Month ZIP Code 21701 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.82 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.52 3 6.31
Mar 4.98 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.6 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.83 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.65 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.79 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.38 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.54 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.1 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.29 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes solar power levels in 21701 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21701 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21701, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21701 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Frederick County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21701

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 302
Credit reporting or credit repair services 167
Debt collection 30
Mortgage 22
Checking or savings account 18
Other 56
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21701

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 198
Incorrect information on your report 159
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 62
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 47
Trouble during payment process 16
Other 113
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 21701. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.