21780 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 21780, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

21780 is a zip code in Frederick County and Washington County, Maryland, which covers District 5, Emmitsburg, District 10, Hauvers, District 15, Thurmont, District 7, and Smithsburg, with a total population of 2,024 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 21780 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 21780.

The estimated population of people living in 21780 is 2,024, with a median age of 48.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 21780 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,024
+8.58%
+32.63%
2020
1,864
+15.49%
-
2019
1,614
 -1.47% -
2018
1,638
+7.34%
-
2017
1,526
 - -

Population of 21780 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 21780 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
96.8%
89.4%
 +8.28%
Black/African American
2.9%
4.3%
 -32.56%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0%
4.5%
 -100.00%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
1.6%
 -93.75%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 21780 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 21780 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 21780 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 21780 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.5 +5.9% 45.6 +1.56% 51.4 +7.08%
2020 45.8 0% 44.9 +0.22% 48 0%
2019 45.8 +1.33% 44.8 +1.36% 48 -2.64%
2018 45.2 +11.6% 44.2 +9.41% 49.3 +21.43%
2017 40.5 - 40.4 - 40.6 -

The median age of the 21780 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 21780 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 79 +32.01% 83 -19.25% 95 48
10 to 19 123 +49.76% 85 +55.91% 170 129
20 to 29 97 -4.02% 25 +96.2% 92 43
30 to 39 107 -27.39% 150 -48.31% 80 86
40 to 49 153 -36.63% 62 +173.47% 100 205
50 to 59 93 +53.87% 109 +34.2% 154 142
60 to 69 102 +26.59% 80 +170.66% 129 263
70+ 71 +70.99% 107 +64.72% 122 166

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 21780 zip code is $57,168.00.

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 21780.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $0.00
  • 45 to 64
    $70,673.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,852.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 21780 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 21780, 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 21780 is currently $114,937.00.

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.

7.41% of households in 21780 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 21780 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.24%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    30.04%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.59%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.46%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.41%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 21780 is $44,362.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 21780 by the total population of 21780.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 21780 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 21780 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
    6.46%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.92%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    68.16%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 21780 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 21780 zip over the age of 16 is 1,652.

Of those people, a total of 67.60% 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 21780 is 65.60%.

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 21780 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 70 30.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 84 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 51 80.40% 31.00%
30 to 34 years 66 98.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 260 87.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 322 78.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 119 89.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 263 82.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 268 32.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 149 10.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 21780. 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 1,610 68.30% 0.80%
Black or African American 36 33.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 3 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,610 68.30% 0.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 21780 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 21780 is 1,084, with median earnings of $31,116.00.

Women in 21780 are earning approximately 42.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,084 $31,116.00
Male 462 $63,182.00
Female 622 $27,071.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 21780 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 62 $93,750.00
Business and Financial 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $146,058.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $78,971.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $49,659.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 44 $53,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 157 $31,215.00
Healthcare Support 103 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16 $8,889.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 35 $11,146.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $9,545.00
Sales 86 $29,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 97 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $77,813.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 22 $66,500.00
Production 51 $26,964.00
Transportation and Material Moving 64 $40,714.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 21780 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 21780.

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 30 $94,063.00 32 $2,499.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $146,058.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $78,971.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $80,882.00 21 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 44 $53,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 157 $31,215.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 103 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 16 $8,889.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 32 $10,833.00 3 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 62 $9,545.00
Sales 34 $67,500.00 52 $27,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 37 $87,212.00 60 $11,852.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 64 $77,813.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 22 $66,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 28 $35,833.00 23 $25,893.00
Transportation and Material Moving 53 $42,625.00 11 $0.00

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 769 households in 21780, with an average household size of 2.51 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 600 families living in the 21780 zip code with an average family size of 2.84 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 21780:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 371 29 200 169
Average Household Size 3.23 2.93 2.21 1.2
Total Families 371 29 200 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.93 2.11 0

Poverty

Of the 600 families living in 21780, 6.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 21780:

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 784 housing units in 21780.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 769 98.09%
Vacant 15 1.91%

16.96% of the total 784 housing units in 21780 are rental units. This is approximately 133 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 622 are occupied by the owner - or 79.34% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 21780 is $1,134.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 21780 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
    14
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    6
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    117
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    10
  • $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 21780 is $340,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 21780 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    17
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    22
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    27
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    76
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    117
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    261
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    92
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 21780. The chart below shows the number of properties in 21780 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    180
  • 1940 to 1949
    149
  • 1950 to 1959
    104
  • 1960 to 1969
    25
  • 1970 to 1979
    10
  • 1980 to 1989
    41
  • 1990 to 1999
    102
  • 2000 to 2009
    127
  • 2010 to 2013
    46
  • 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 21780 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    24
  • 1 vehicle available
    89
  • 2 vehicles available
    438
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    218

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 21780 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 21780 that commute to work in a particular way.

40.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 21780.

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
    0
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    39
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    131
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    76
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    117
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    36
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    95
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    58
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    111
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    60
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    235
  • 90 or more minutes
    70

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 21780 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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