ZIP Code 21702 Demographics & Data

Frederick, MD (ZIP Code 21702) Insights

Maryland

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 21702

The ZIP Code 21702 is associated with Frederick, MD in Frederick County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 41,815. In this Maryland region, an estimated 90.4% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $40,691. Approximately 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $85,006.

Population in 21702

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21702 is 41,815.

Frederick, MD

The 21702 ZIP Code is associated with Frederick, MD in Frederick County.

Area Codes associated with 21702

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21702 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21702

Sunrise: 7:28 am
Sunset: 4:52 pm
Sunrise in 21702 7:28 am
Sunrise in 21702 4:52 pm

Weather forecast for 21702

This Afternoon's forecast for 21702: Sunny, with a high near 29. North wind around 3 mph.

Current air quality in 21702

Air quality: Moderate Air quality scale in 21702 Moderate

Internet in 21702

In ZIP Code 21702, an estimated 91.5% of households have a computer, while 89.0% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21702

In ZIP Code 21702, the gender split is approximately 52.0% female and an estimated 48.0% male.

Health Insurance in 21702

Approximately 10.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21702 (Frederick, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21702

The median household income in ZIP Code 21702 is $85,006, while the region's mean household income is $104,545. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $40,691. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21702 of $40,691 is approximately 3.4% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 7.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 26.32% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.4% of the population in 21702 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.7% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.7% of 21702 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21702. 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 21702

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 12.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 12.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.2%
$200,000 or more per year 11.1%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21702

In ZIP Code 21702, 90.4% of the population graduated high school, while 41.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 19.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.3% in this Frederick County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21702

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22.3%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 7.9%
Bachelor's degree 21.8%
Graduate or professional degree 19.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21702. 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 21702

Residents of ZIP Code 21702 are older than average. The median age of 38.6 years in ZIP Code 21702 is approximately 1.31% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 21702 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 21702 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21702. 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 21702

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.1%
5 to 9 years 6.4%
10 to 14 years 6.7%
15 to 19 years 5.7%
20 to 24 years 6.7%
25 to 34 years 14.1%
35 to 44 years 12.7%
45 to 54 years 13.8%
55 to 59 years 6.7%
60 to 64 years 6.2%
65 to 74 years 8.6%
75 to 84 years 4.3%
85 years and over 2.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21702

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21702, 97.1% is one race, while 2.9% are two or more races. Approximately 14.2% of 21702 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21702 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (73.2%), followed by Black or African American (20.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21702. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21702

Industry Percent
White 73.2%
Black or African American 20.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 6.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 2.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21702 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21702. 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 21702

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21702 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21702 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21702 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21702

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21702. 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 21702. 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 21702

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21702

In ZIP Code 21702, 75.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 12.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.3% of homes. Lastly, 3.1% 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 21702

Language Spoken Percent
English only 75.5%
Spanish 12.0%
Other Indo-European languages 6.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.3%
Other languages 3.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21702. 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 21702

The median home value in ZIP Code 21702 in July 2024 comes in at $464,974. The July 2024 value is approximately 2% higher than the $455,966 median value in February 2024, and 4% higher than the $445,064 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21702, an estimated 21.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.5% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Frederick County region.

Home Values in 21702

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $464,974
Jun 2024 $465,217
May 2024 $464,486
Apr 2024 $462,188
Mar 2024 $458,771
Feb 2024 $455,966
Jan 2024 $453,890
Dec 2023 $452,672
Nov 2023 $451,195
Oct 2023 $449,652
Sep 2023 $447,439
Aug 2023 $445,064

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 21702. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 21702

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 16.8%
Built between 1990 and 1999 21.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 18.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 18.5%
Built between 1960 and 1969 8.3%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.8%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21702. 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 21702

In 21702, 69.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.2 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21702 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 18.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 21702 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 21702. 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 21702

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.7%
Construction 7.2%
Manufacturing 4.0%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 11.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.2%
Information 2.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 18.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.9%
Other services, except public administration 4.1%
Public administration 8.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21702 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21702 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.98% 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 21702. This visualizes electricity rates in 21702 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21702

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21702 9.5¢/kWh 4.71¢/kWh 2.37¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.17¢/kWh 9.94¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21702

Month ZIP Code 21702 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.92 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.88 3 6.31
Mar 4.99 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.52 5.13 7.3
May 5.59 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.73 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.99 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.73 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.62 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.64 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.15 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.41 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 21702. This visualizes solar power levels in 21702 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21702 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21702, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 21702 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 incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21702. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21702

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 329
Credit reporting or credit repair services 150
Debt collection 39
Mortgage 33
Checking or savings account 24
Other 63
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21702

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 272
Improper use of your report 136
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 49
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 36
Trouble during payment process 18
Other 127
* 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 21702. 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.