21701 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21701, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21701 is a zip code in Frederick County, Maryland, which covers District 2, Frederick, District 8, Liberty, District 9, New Market, District 11, Woodsboro, District 13, Mount Pleasant, District 20, Lewistown, District 26, and Walkersville, with a total population of 40,203 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 21701 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21701.

The estimated population of people living in 21701 is 40,203, with a median age of 39.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21701 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
40,203
+4.72%
+9.55%
2020
38,390
+3.71%
-
2019
37,017
 -0.45% -
2018
37,185
+1.33%
-
2017
36,697
 - -

Population of 21701 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21701 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75.9%
75%
 +1.20%
Black/African American
10.9%
10.5%
 +3.81%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.9%
8.3%
 -28.92%
Asian
2.3%
3.5%
 -34.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
2.4%
 +108.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21701 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 21701 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21701 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21701 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39 +1.56% 37.9 +1.61% 40.4 +1%
2020 38.4 -0.78% 37.3 -1.32% 40 +0.5%
2019 38.7 -3.01% 37.8 -2.07% 39.8 -3.16%
2018 39.9 -1.72% 38.6 -4.46% 41.1 +0.24%
2017 40.6 - 40.4 - 41 -

The median age of the 21701 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 21701 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,579 +21.9% 1,818 +8.16% 1,948 1,962
10 to 19 2,019 +19.73% 2,490 -5.6% 2,443 2,340
20 to 29 2,398 +10.9% 3,019 +2.04% 2,652 3,070
30 to 39 2,356 +37.26% 2,365 +19.25% 3,362 2,853
40 to 49 2,522 -14.55% 2,755 -8.58% 2,160 2,504
50 to 59 2,495 +11.38% 2,814 -3.62% 2,783 2,712
60 to 69 1,856 +12.54% 2,118 +19.49% 2,090 2,535
70+ 1,707 +16.34% 2,386 +16.61% 1,992 2,797

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21701 zip code is $90,531.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 21701.

  • Under 25
    $33,900.00
  • 25 to 44
    $94,544.00
  • 45 to 64
    $100,220.00
  • 65 and over
    $72,356.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21701 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 21701, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 21701 is currently $110,783.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

11.63% of households in 21701 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 21701 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    9.22%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.39%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.61%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    11.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21701 is $47,541.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21701 by the total population of 21701.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21701 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21701 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    23.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.64%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.11%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21701 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21701 zip over the age of 16 is 33,290.

Of those people, a total of 70.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 21701 is 66.70%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 21701 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,780 45.60% 0.60%
20 to 24 years 2,406 76.60% 5.50%
25 to 29 years 3,316 92.60% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 3,219 85.80% 4.80%
35 to 44 years 5,224 89.40% 7.00%
45 to 54 years 5,501 89.20% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 2,430 75.30% 4.90%
60 to 64 years 2,507 65.70% 4.90%
65 to 74 years 4,079 35.40% 4.40%
75 years and over 2,828 14.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21701. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 26,954 71.20% 4.40%
Black or African American 3,570 57.10% 8.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 851 78.30% 0.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 10 100.00% 0.00%
Other 255 49.00% 5.60%
Two or more races 1,650 82.30% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 1,918 75.90% 4.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 25,748 71.00% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21701 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 21701 is 22,199, with median earnings of $54,429.00.

Women in 21701 are earning approximately 71.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,199 $54,429.00
Male 11,464 $63,750.00
Female 10,735 $45,854.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21701 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,841 $90,387.00
Business and Financial 1,768 $76,085.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,158 $93,444.00
Architecture and Engineering 506 $89,018.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 675 $81,069.00
Community and Social Service 438 $35,667.00
Legal 358 $88,397.00
Educational and Library 1,519 $59,447.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 732 $53,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,112 $58,542.00
Healthcare Support 565 $28,514.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 313 $123,005.00
Law Enforcement 177 $85,994.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,027 $17,413.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 566 $30,280.00
Personal Care and Service 572 $31,146.00
Sales 2,303 $37,575.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,528 $38,347.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,018 $58,099.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 481 $55,536.00
Production 407 $34,063.00
Transportation and Material Moving 658 $55,933.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21701 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 21701.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,615 $101,516.00 1,226 $82,714.00
Business and Financial 753 $88,618.00 1,015 $69,273.00
Computer and Mathematical 840 $94,187.00 318 $76,597.00
Architecture and Engineering 444 $101,042.00 62 $77,222.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 366 $107,065.00 309 $74,261.00
Community and Social Service 124 $37,000.00 314 $29,559.00
Legal 250 $88,526.00 108 $64,375.00
Educational and Library 411 $80,054.00 1,108 $54,664.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 330 $44,583.00 402 $54,803.00
Healthcare Practitioners 222 $73,750.00 890 $48,529.00
Healthcare Support 172 $32,284.00 393 $25,986.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 294 $123,173.00 19 $51,042.00
Law Enforcement 144 $86,603.00 33 $66,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 453 $16,629.00 574 $20,403.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 379 $31,436.00 187 $14,770.00
Personal Care and Service 145 $11,375.00 427 $33,250.00
Sales 986 $43,409.00 1,317 $27,610.00
Office and Administrative Support 818 $40,256.00 1,710 $38,178.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 997 $58,468.00 21 $25,729.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 452 $60,000.00 29 $12,083.00
Production 243 $40,438.00 164 $32,440.00
Transportation and Material Moving 605 $56,150.00 53 $38,523.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 17,029 households in 21701, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 9,816 families living in the 21701 zip code with an average family size of 2.99 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 21701:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,301 678 1,837 7,213
Average Household Size 3.06 3.37 2.99 1.25
Total Families 7,301 678 1,837 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.77 2.85 0

Poverty

Of the 9,816 families living in 21701, 5.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21701:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 18,123 housing units in 21701.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,029 93.96%
Vacant 1,094 6.04%

32.27% of the total 18,123 housing units in 21701 are rental units. This is approximately 5,848 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,161 are occupied by the owner - or 61.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21701 is $1,418.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21701 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    20
  • Less than $500
    279
  • $500 to $999
    720
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,328
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,810
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    557
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    94
  • $3,000 or more
    60

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21701 is $335,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21701 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    99
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    88
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    191
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    695
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,467
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,863
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,642
  • $1,000,000 or more
    116

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21701. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21701 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,065
  • 1940 to 1949
    539
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,299
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,506
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,065
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,075
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,488
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,337
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,716
  • 2014 or later
    33

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 21701 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,133
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,648
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,414
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,834

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21701 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21701 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21701.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    383
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,864
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,268
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,332
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,896
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    340
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,373
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    385
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    627
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,909
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    3,013
  • 90 or more minutes
    911

Summary

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