ZIP Code 21762

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Libertytown · Frederick County · Maryland

Population
249

261/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
30.2%

Median age 33.6

Land area
1.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 21762 in Libertytown, Maryland has a population of 249. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 21762 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Libertytown, Frederick County, Maryland. The area is home to 249 residents, producing a population density of 261 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 21762 against Maryland and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21762 sits at , while per-capita income is $34,328. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 21762 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, 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 21762 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 21762, Libertytown, 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

249

Population

1.0

Area (sq mi)

261

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21762?

33.6

Median Age

36.0%

Male

64.0%

Female

33.8%

Foreign-Born

White 0.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 100.0%
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%

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?

$34,328

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 30.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

50

Total Housing Units

50

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.78

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 21762, employing approximately 67 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,917,000.

12

Businesses

67

Employees

$2.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 4 33.3%

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 21762 vs 21774 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
21774 New Market, MD 11,662 5.2 mi
21793 Walkersville, MD 9,775 5.3 mi
21798 Woodsboro, MD 2,345 4.8 mi
21791 Union Bridge, MD 5,281 5.2 mi
21701 Frederick, MD 35,293 5.3 mi
21757 Keymar, MD 3,036 8.2 mi
21770 Monrovia, MD 5,164 8.9 mi
21771 Mount Airy, MD 29,563 7.7 mi
21776 New Windsor, MD 5,735 8.0 mi
21754 Ijamsville, MD 6,323 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21762 in?
ZIP code 21762 (Libertytown) is located in Frederick County, Maryland. Frederick County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/frederick-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 21762?
ZIP code 21762 in Libertytown, MD has a population of 249 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21762 is Two or More Ethnicities at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 100.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21762?
ZIP code 21762 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 67 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21762?
In ZIP code 21762, 30.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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Official Data Resources for Libertytown, MD

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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