PlainZIP

Myersville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21773

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

5,460
54/sq mi
$161,908
Median income
$544,400
Median home value
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
94%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21773 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21773 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Myersville, Frederick County, Maryland, home to 5,460 residents across 100.4 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21773 skews affluent, with a median household income of $161,908 (42% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $62,062. Local economic indicators show a 3.4% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $544,400 (22% above the state average) with median rent at $1,731 per month, and 93.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Frederick County, so you can benchmark 21773 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 21773

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Myersville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21773.

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 21773, Myersville, 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

5,460

Population

100.4

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21773?

43.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

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?

$161,908

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$62,062

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

35.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21773 ranks nationally

Myersville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$161,908 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.8%

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

What does housing look like?

2,235

Total Housing Units

1,997

Occupied Units

238

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 93.6%
Renter 6.4%

$544,400

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$1,731

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

+5.9%

YoY Change (2024)

239

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+139%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21773 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +139% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 172
2021 +11.7% 192
2022 +7.6% 207
2023 +9.4% 226
2024 +5.9% 239

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 99 business establishments in ZIP 21773, employing approximately 687 people with a combined annual payroll of $37,969,000.

99

Businesses

687

Employees

$38.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 23 23.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 20.2%
Other services (except public administration) 11 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 10 10.1%
Retail trade 6 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.1%
Wholesale trade 5 5.0%
Finance and insurance 5 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 3.0%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.0%

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 21773 vs 21769 →

ZIP 21773 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 21773 ranks #7 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 21773 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 21773 ranks the highest 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
21769 Middletown, MD 11,236 6.5 mi
21783 Smithsburg, MD 9,130 7.8 mi
21713 Boonsboro, MD 9,502 6.4 mi
21702 Frederick, MD 38,847 6.6 mi
21714 Braddock Heights, MD 99 8.7 mi
21788 Thurmont, MD 11,622 8.0 mi
21779 Rohrersville, MD 983 9.4 mi
21718 Burkittsville, MD 151 10.9 mi
21780 Sabillasville, MD 1,625 10.6 mi
21742 Hagerstown, MD 31,444 10.6 mi

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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
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Pop: 11,662

Related Areas

Frederick County Myersville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21773 in? ▼
ZIP code 21773 (Myersville) 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 21773? ▼
ZIP code 21773 in Myersville, MD has a population of 5,460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21773? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21773 is $161,908, which is 112% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21773? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21773 is $544,400, which is 96% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21773? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21773 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21773? ▼
ZIP code 21773 has 99 business establishments employing approximately 687 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21773? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21773 are: Construction (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (20), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21773? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21773 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 139%. 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 21773? ▼
In ZIP code 21773, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% 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 21773? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21773 is 35.8 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 21773? ▼
In ZIP code 21773, approximately 93.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21773? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21773 is 3.4% 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.