PlainZIP

Middletown, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21769

Frederick County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,236
106/sq mi
$151,563
Median income
$507,000
Median home value
47.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Middletown pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
106
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21769 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21769 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Middletown, Frederick County, Maryland, home to 11,236 residents across 105.7 square miles, a density of 106 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21769 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,563 (33% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $60,766. Poverty here runs at 1.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $507,000 (13% above the state average) with median rent at $1,708 per month, and 87.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Frederick County, so you can benchmark 21769 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 21769

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middletown, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21769.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 21769, Middletown, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,236

Population

105.7

Area (sq mi)

106

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21769?

43.3

Median Age

51.3%

Male

48.7%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$151,563

Median Household Income

+33% vs state

$60,766

Per Capita Income

1.3%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

33.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21769 ranks nationally

Middletown, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$151,563 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 74.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,331

Total Housing Units

4,146

Occupied Units

185

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.0%
Renter 13.0%

$507,000

Median Home Value

+13% vs state

$1,708

Median Rent

1983

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+12.3%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21769 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 180
2021 +10.2% 199
2022 +14.4% 227
2023 +4.3% 237
2024 +12.3% 266

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 218 business establishments in ZIP 21769, employing approximately 1,649 people with a combined annual payroll of $87,581,000.

218

Businesses

1,649

Employees

$87.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 39 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 27 12.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 11.5%
Retail trade 23 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 17 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.3%
Finance and insurance 13 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 5.0%
Manufacturing 7 3.2%
Wholesale trade 7 3.2%
Educational services 7 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.8%

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 21769 vs 21755 →

ZIP 21769 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21769 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 21769 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 21769 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
21755 Jefferson, MD 5,591 5.8 mi
21714 Braddock Heights, MD 99 3.7 mi
21779 Rohrersville, MD 983 4.8 mi
21773 Myersville, MD 5,460 6.5 mi
21718 Burkittsville, MD 151 4.9 mi
21756 Keedysville, MD 3,612 7.2 mi
21702 Frederick, MD 38,847 6.3 mi
21703 Frederick, MD 32,854 7.4 mi
21716 Brunswick, MD 4,885 9.5 mi
21713 Boonsboro, MD 9,502 7.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Frederick County

21702 standard
Frederick, MD
Pop: 38,847
21701 standard
Frederick, MD
Pop: 35,293
21703 standard
Frederick, MD
Pop: 32,854
21771 standard
Mount Airy, MD
Pop: 29,563
21704 standard
Frederick, MD
Pop: 13,321
21774 standard
New Market, MD
Pop: 11,662

Related Areas

Frederick County Middletown, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21769 in? ▼
ZIP code 21769 (Middletown) 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 21769? ▼
ZIP code 21769 in Middletown, MD has a population of 11,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21769? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21769 is $151,563, which is 99% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21769? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21769 is $507,000, which is 82% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21769? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21769 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21769? ▼
ZIP code 21769 has 218 business establishments employing approximately 1,649 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21769? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21769 are: Construction (39), Other services (except public administration) (27), Professional, scientific, and technical services (25). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21769? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21769 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 21769? ▼
In ZIP code 21769, 74.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 21769? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21769 is 33.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 21769? ▼
In ZIP code 21769, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21769? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21769 is 1.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.