21702 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21702, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21702 is a zip code in Frederick County, Maryland, which covers District 2, Frederick, District 3, Middletown, District 6, Catoctin, District 16, Jackson, District 20, Lewistown, District 21, Tuscarora, District 24, and Braddock, with a total population of 44,783 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 21702 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21702.

The estimated population of people living in 21702 is 44,783, with a median age of 37.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21702 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
44,783
+7.32%
+8.51%
2020
41,729
 -0.21% -
2019
41,815
 -0.51% -
2018
42,028
+1.83%
-
2017
41,271
 - -

Population of 21702 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21702 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
57.4%
58.8%
 -2.38%
Black/African American
16%
17.4%
 -8.05%
Native
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%
Hispanic
17.9%
13.5%
 +32.59%
Asian
4.3%
6.1%
 -29.51%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
3.4%
 +20.59%
Other
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21702 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 21702 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21702 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21702 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 37.7 -2.08% 37.3 -1.06% 37.9 -2.57%
2020 38.5 -0.26% 37.7 +3.86% 38.9 -2.51%
2019 38.6 +2.93% 36.3 +1.97% 39.9 +2.57%
2018 37.5 -0.53% 35.6 +0.28% 38.9 -1.02%
2017 37.7 - 35.5 - 39.3 -

The median age of the 21702 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 21702 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 2,542 +12.77% 2,776 +13.55% 2,842 3,080
10 to 19 2,526 +15.84% 2,736 +3.1% 2,867 2,805
20 to 29 3,241 -11.86% 2,507 +8.56% 2,868 2,710
30 to 39 2,995 +9.18% 2,773 +35.18% 3,253 3,869
40 to 49 2,707 +14.34% 2,809 -14.14% 3,105 2,395
50 to 59 2,734 0.29% 3,115 -1.96% 2,733 3,040
60 to 69 2,020 +6.16% 2,165 +19.71% 2,134 2,621
70+ 1,358 +39.15% 2,267 +12.39% 1,956 2,505

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21702 zip code is $92,267.00.

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 21702.

  • Under 25
    $51,933.00
  • 25 to 44
    $90,769.00
  • 45 to 64
    $120,211.00
  • 65 and over
    $65,455.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21702 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 21702, 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 21702 is currently $112,134.00.

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.

13.39% of households in 21702 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 21702 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.02%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.95%
  • $200,000 or more
    13.39%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21702 is $43,382.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21702 by the total population of 21702.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21702 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21702 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
    21.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.47%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    30.54%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21702 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21702 zip over the age of 16 is 35,045.

Of those people, a total of 67.10% 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 21702 is 63.10%.

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 21702 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,856 35.60% 17.60%
20 to 24 years 2,709 83.80% 10.30%
25 to 29 years 2,869 86.90% 5.40%
30 to 34 years 3,401 85.30% 0.60%
35 to 44 years 6,172 81.00% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 5,725 82.70% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 3,097 79.20% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 2,629 61.30% 1.50%
65 to 74 years 3,961 31.20% 1.20%
75 years and over 2,626 6.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21702. 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 23,492 63.70% 4.40%
Black or African American 5,612 74.10% 6.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 124 33.10% 0.00%
Asian 1,538 67.10% 4.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,370 81.20% 0.60%
Two or more races 2,909 75.80% 0.60%
Hispanic or Latino 5,556 75.40% 1.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 21,100 63.60% 4.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21702 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 21702 is 22,101, with median earnings of $53,847.00.

Women in 21702 are earning approximately 66.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 22,101 $53,847.00
Male 11,770 $63,431.00
Female 10,331 $42,212.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21702 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 2,907 $89,725.00
Business and Financial 1,446 $90,933.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,400 $108,500.00
Architecture and Engineering 572 $97,630.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 595 $85,043.00
Community and Social Service 468 $29,688.00
Legal 147 $62,361.00
Educational and Library 1,240 $53,976.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 521 $43,427.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,209 $66,044.00
Healthcare Support 506 $28,432.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 465 $52,578.00
Law Enforcement 162 $85,156.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,379 $20,258.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 915 $28,442.00
Personal Care and Service 383 $17,250.00
Sales 1,967 $39,946.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,270 $42,599.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,247 $49,704.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 694 $64,483.00
Production 463 $35,031.00
Transportation and Material Moving 495 $31,863.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21702 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 21702.

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 1,803 $105,978.00 1,104 $77,266.00
Business and Financial 658 $76,273.00 788 $96,025.00
Computer and Mathematical 928 $121,167.00 472 $73,728.00
Architecture and Engineering 445 $92,372.00 127 $98,381.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 377 $104,531.00 218 $67,273.00
Community and Social Service 170 $38,750.00 298 $27,070.00
Legal 47 $57,989.00 100 $82,813.00
Educational and Library 244 $63,125.00 996 $52,698.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 346 $54,500.00 175 $37,218.00
Healthcare Practitioners 232 $157,581.00 977 $65,403.00
Healthcare Support 44 $0.00 462 $27,500.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 388 $67,292.00 77 $11,645.00
Law Enforcement 119 $78,125.00 43 $96,058.00
Food Preparation and Serving 572 $21,993.00 807 $16,109.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 615 $34,234.00 300 $12,838.00
Personal Care and Service 80 $11,250.00 303 $20,583.00
Sales 1,163 $57,201.00 804 $30,957.00
Office and Administrative Support 460 $51,625.00 1,810 $41,655.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,210 $50,132.00 37 $11,713.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 694 $64,483.00 0 $0.00
Production 267 $44,196.00 196 $26,985.00
Transportation and Material Moving 384 $37,898.00 111 $31,533.00

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 17,018 households in 21702, with an average household size of 2.59 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 11,666 families living in the 21702 zip code with an average family size of 3.15 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 21702:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 8,553 782 2,331 5,352
Average Household Size 3.3 3.18 3.13 1.14
Total Families 8,553 782 2,331 0
Average Household Size 3.27 2.95 2.79 0

Poverty

Of the 11,666 families living in 21702, 7.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21702:

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 17,895 housing units in 21702.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 17,018 95.10%
Vacant 877 4.90%

33.43% of the total 17,895 housing units in 21702 are rental units. This is approximately 5,982 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,962 are occupied by the owner - or 61.26% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21702 is $1,553.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21702 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
    74
  • Less than $500
    201
  • $500 to $999
    375
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,208
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,967
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    776
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    126
  • $3,000 or more
    329

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21702 is $301,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21702 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    237
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    121
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    288
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,066
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    3,721
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,326
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,057
  • $1,000,000 or more
    146

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21702. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21702 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    679
  • 1940 to 1949
    212
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,000
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,669
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,811
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,126
  • 1990 to 1999
    3,693
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,145
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,437
  • 2014 or later
    123

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 21702 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    991
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,409
  • 2 vehicles available
    6,951
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,667

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21702 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21702 that commute to work in a particular way.

33.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21702.

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
    290
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,804
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,952
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,316
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,915
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    607
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,320
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    359
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    640
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,974
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    2,824
  • 90 or more minutes
    1,345

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21702 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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