ZIP Code 21705
standardSource:
Frederick · Frederick County · Maryland
- Population
- 8
- Bachelor's or higher
- 0.0%
- Land area
- 0.1 sq mi
131/sq mi
Median age 73.5
New York
ZIP code 21705 in Frederick, Maryland has a population of 8. 0
ZIP code 21705 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.1 square miles in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. The area is home to 8 residents, producing a population density of 131 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21705 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21705 sits at —, while per-capita income is $4,400. The poverty rate stands at 100.0% and the unemployment rate at 100.0%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21705 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 73.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Frederick County, so you can benchmark 21705 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21705, Frederick, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8
Population
0.1
Area (sq mi)
131
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21705?
73.5
Median Age
16.7%
Male
83.3%
Female
50.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$4,400
Per Capita Income
100.0%
Poverty Rate
100.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 21705, employing approximately 333 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,893,000.
18
Businesses
333
Employees
$21.9M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 27.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 16.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21705 vs 21704 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21704 | Frederick, MD | 13,321 | 4.2 mi |
| 21717 | Buckeystown, MD | 54 | 5.2 mi |
| 21703 | Frederick, MD | 32,854 | 4.3 mi |
| 21714 | Braddock Heights, MD | 99 | 5.1 mi |
| 21701 | Frederick, MD | 35,293 | 4.8 mi |
| 21702 | Frederick, MD | 38,847 | 5.4 mi |
| 21774 | New Market, MD | 11,662 | 7.2 mi |
| 21793 | Walkersville, MD | 9,775 | 6.7 mi |
| 21710 | Adamstown, MD | 4,515 | 7.9 mi |
| 21754 | Ijamsville, MD | 6,323 | 7.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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