21727 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21727, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21727 is a zip code in Frederick County, Maryland, which covers District 5, Emmitsburg, District 10, and Hauvers, with a total population of 6,873 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 21727 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21727.

The estimated population of people living in 21727 is 6,873, with a median age of 28.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21727 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,873
 -1.32% +1.96%
2020
6,965
+2.55%
-
2019
6,792
 -0.6% -
2018
6,833
+1.36%
-
2017
6,741
 - -

Population of 21727 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21727 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
81.4%
84.3%
 -3.44%
Black/African American
7.1%
6%
 +18.33%
Native
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
7.3%
3.8%
 +92.11%
Asian
0.5%
3.8%
 -86.84%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.5%
2%
 +75.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21727 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 21727 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21727 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21727 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 28.9 -5.25% 28.2 -4.73% 30.1 -4.44%
2020 30.5 +6.64% 29.6 +8.82% 31.5 +2.27%
2019 28.6 +4% 27.2 -0.37% 30.8 +10.79%
2018 27.5 +1.48% 27.3 +0.37% 27.8 +7.75%
2017 27.1 - 27.2 - 25.8 -

The median age of the 21727 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 21727 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 9 319 +3.46% 226 -18.27% 320 179
10 to 19 677 +8.76% 764 +15.35% 720 879
20 to 29 767 +5.02% 857 -27.22% 775 644
30 to 39 175 +80.63% 174 +48.07% 352 268
40 to 49 537 -49.02% 437 -53.49% 315 237
50 to 59 374 -13.06% 369 -14.86% 326 309
60 to 69 108 +94.11% 291 -4.03% 234 267
70+ 286 +42.8% 380 +53.66% 425 623

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21727 zip code is $77,845.00.

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 21727.

  • Under 25
    $76,563.00
  • 25 to 44
    $102,538.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,639.00
  • 65 and over
    $46,250.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21727 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 21727, 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 21727 is currently $92,424.00.

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.

8.40% of households in 21727 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 21727 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.89%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    17.06%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.24%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.64%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21727 is $26,833.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21727 by the total population of 21727.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21727 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21727 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
    12.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.02%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21727 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21727 zip over the age of 16 is 6,002.

Of those people, a total of 51.40% 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 21727 is 48.00%.

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 21727 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,227 39.00% 15.90%
20 to 24 years 1,062 59.60% 4.70%
25 to 29 years 357 58.80% 2.90%
30 to 34 years 395 66.30% 4.20%
35 to 44 years 414 81.40% 5.30%
45 to 54 years 741 84.30% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 257 89.50% 1.30%
60 to 64 years 289 55.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 466 26.00% 3.30%
75 years and over 794 4.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21727. 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 4,970 51.20% 5.50%
Black or African American 490 44.50% 5.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 26.10% 0.00%
Asian 35 42.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 100.00% 0.00%
Other 90 26.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 387 69.80% 5.60%
Hispanic or Latino 470 56.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,841 51.20% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21727 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 21727 is 2,882, with median earnings of $33,467.00.

Women in 21727 are earning approximately 42.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,882 $33,467.00
Male 1,409 $46,633.00
Female 1,473 $20,024.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21727 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 331 $61,953.00
Business and Financial 65 $87,344.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $44,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $86,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 88 $49,286.00
Community and Social Service 55 $22,917.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 204 $7,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $8,977.00
Healthcare Practitioners 79 $12,298.00
Healthcare Support 18 $18,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 56 $70,938.00
Law Enforcement 30 $65,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 185 $6,673.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 97 $14,250.00
Personal Care and Service 135 $2,499.00
Sales 352 $34,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 356 $21,875.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 206 $45,613.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 164 $63,235.00
Production 156 $43,261.00
Transportation and Material Moving 76 $21,429.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21727 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 21727.

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 189 $98,190.00 142 $56,250.00
Business and Financial 27 $49,063.00 38 $132,778.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $43,500.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $155,074.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 55 $34,648.00 33 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $6,250.00 34 $24,667.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $68,672.00 167 $5,089.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 33 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 19 $0.00 60 $31,250.00
Healthcare Support 13 $7,031.00 5 $21,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 39 $88,958.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $65,833.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 70 $23,750.00 115 $6,291.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 44 $29,000.00 53 $2,499.00
Personal Care and Service 44 $2,499.00 91 $2,499.00
Sales 157 $91,750.00 195 $14,911.00
Office and Administrative Support 59 $7,014.00 297 $22,422.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 206 $45,613.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 164 $63,235.00 0 $0.00
Production 76 $72,868.00 80 $34,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 30 $25,227.00 46 $13,906.00

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 1,882 households in 21727, with an average household size of 2.54 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 1,249 families living in the 21727 zip code with an average family size of 2.98 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 21727:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 944 129 176 633
Average Household Size 3.02 3.78 2.99 1.46
Total Families 944 129 176 0
Average Household Size 2.98 3.46 2.66 0

Poverty

Of the 1,249 families living in 21727, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21727:

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 1,985 housing units in 21727.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,882 94.81%
Vacant 103 5.19%

19.40% of the total 1,985 housing units in 21727 are rental units. This is approximately 385 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,477 are occupied by the owner - or 74.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21727 is $913.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21727 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
    57
  • $500 to $999
    212
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    91
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 21727 is $272,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21727 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    25
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    8
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    78
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    276
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    494
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    357
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    229
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21727. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21727 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    470
  • 1940 to 1949
    76
  • 1950 to 1959
    118
  • 1960 to 1969
    191
  • 1970 to 1979
    186
  • 1980 to 1989
    118
  • 1990 to 1999
    338
  • 2000 to 2009
    408
  • 2010 to 2013
    80
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 21727 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    32
  • 1 vehicle available
    555
  • 2 vehicles available
    587
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    708

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21727 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21727 that commute to work in a particular way.

31.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21727.

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
    59
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    262
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    261
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    281
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    260
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    139
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    453
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    33
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    144
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    143
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    157
  • 90 or more minutes
    195

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21727 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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