ZIP Code 21793 Demographics & Data

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Comprehensive Demographics Data and Statistics About 21793

The ZIP Code 21793 is associated with Walkersville, MD in Frederick County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 10,416. In this Maryland region, an estimated 92.4% hold a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $39,415. Median househould income is at $93,434, with an estimated 7% of the population living below the poverty line.

Population in 21793

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 21793 is 10,416.

Walkersville, MD

The 21793 ZIP Code is associated with Walkersville, MD in Frederick County.

Area Codes associated with 21793

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 21793 include 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 21793

Sunrise: 7:27 am
Sunset: 4:50 pm
Sunrise in 21793 7:27 am
Sunrise in 21793 4:50 pm

Weather forecast for 21793

This Afternoon's forecast for 21793: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 21793

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 21793 Fair

Internet in 21793

In ZIP Code 21793, an estimated 93.4% of households have a computer, while 85.7% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 21793

In ZIP Code 21793, the gender split is approximately 51.2% female and an estimated 48.8% male.

Health Insurance in 21793

Approximately 7.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 21793 (Walkersville, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 21793

The median household income in ZIP Code 21793 is $93,434, while the region's mean household income is $108,006. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $39,415. The per capita income in ZIP Code 21793 of $39,415 is approximately 6.43% 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 24.2% of the population in 21793 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 14.8% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 2.0% of 21793 residents earn less than $10,000 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 21793. 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 21793

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 7.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 5.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.8%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 24.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.1%
$200,000 or more per year 10.7%

Education levels in ZIP Code 21793

In ZIP Code 21793, 92.4% of the population graduated high school, while 35.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 14.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.8% in this Frederick County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 21793

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22.8%
Some college, no degree 25.4%
Associate's degree 9.1%
Bachelor's degree 20.2%
Graduate or professional degree 14.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 21793. 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 21793

Residents of ZIP Code 21793 are younger than average. The median age of 37.0 years in ZIP Code 21793 is approximately 2.89% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.1% of the population in 21793 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, 1.4% of 21793 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 21793. 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 21793

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.2%
5 to 9 years 7.0%
10 to 14 years 7.3%
15 to 19 years 6.7%
20 to 24 years 4.8%
25 to 34 years 15.1%
35 to 44 years 11.6%
45 to 54 years 13.8%
55 to 59 years 6.8%
60 to 64 years 5.1%
65 to 74 years 9.8%
75 to 84 years 4.4%
85 years and over 1.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 21793

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 21793, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 10.8% of 21793 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 21793 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.6%), followed by Black or African American (13.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 21793. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 21793

Industry Percent
White 84.6%
Black or African American 13.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 1.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 21793 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 21793. 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 21793

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 21793 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 21793 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 21793 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 21793

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 92.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 21793. 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 21793. 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 21793

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 21793

In ZIP Code 21793, 89.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% 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 21793

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.1%
Spanish 7.5%
Other Indo-European languages 1.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.2%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 21793. 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 21793

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 21793, an estimated 30.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 20.5% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.1% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Frederick County region.

Age of Housing in 21793

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.2%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 12.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.4%
Built between 1980 and 1989 20.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 30.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 2.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 11.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 21793. 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 21793

In 21793, 67.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.7 minutes. Approximately 22.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 21793 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 17.1% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.0% of 21793 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 21793. 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 21793

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.0%
Construction 5.8%
Manufacturing 8.0%
Wholesale trade 2.2%
Retail trade 11.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.3%
Information 2.1%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 17.1%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 22.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.1%
Other services, except public administration 5.6%
Public administration 9.5%

Utilities in ZIP Code 21793 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 21793 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 21793. This visualizes electricity rates in 21793 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 21793

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 21793 9.5¢/kWh 4.71¢/kWh 2.37¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 21793

Month ZIP Code 21793 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.81 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.68 3 6.31
Mar 4.88 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.39 5.13 7.3
May 5.61 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.61 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.91 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.45 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.42 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.81 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.11 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 21793. This visualizes solar power levels in 21793 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 21793 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 21793, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 21793 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Frederick County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 21793. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 21793

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 59
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 19
Checking or savings account 3
Debt collection 3
Credit card or prepaid card 2
Other 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 21793

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 29
Incorrect information on your report 27
Improper use of your report 18
Attempts to collect debt not owed 3
Managing an account 3
Other 7
* 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 21793. 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.