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 Moderate-density area
- $161,908
- Median income Above-median income area
- $544,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 21773 (Myersville, MD) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.1 in 2023 to 239.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,062. The poverty rate is 3.4%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $544,400 (22% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 93.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,731.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Frederick County, so 21773 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 21773?
43.8
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
3.9%
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?
$161,908
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$62,062
Per Capita Income
3.4%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
35.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21773 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Myersville, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$161,908 Top 14% higher than 86% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,235housing units
2,235
Total Housing Units
1,997
Occupied Units
238
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$544,400
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 21702
Frederick (21702)
38,847 residents
- 21742
Hagerstown (21742)
31,444 residents
- 21788 11,622
Thurmont (21788)
11,622 residents
- 21769 11,236
Middletown (21769)
11,236 residents
- 21713 9,502
Boonsboro (21713)
9,502 residents
- 21783 9,130
Smithsburg (21783)
9,130 residents
- 21773 5,460
Myersville (21773)
5,460 residents
- 21780 1,625
Sabillasville (21780)
1,625 residents
- 21779 983
Rohrersville (21779)
983 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21773 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21773 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21773
Myersville (21773)
$161,908 median income
- 21714
Braddock Heights (21714)
$161,806 median income
- 21769
Middletown (21769)
$151,563 median income
- 21702
Frederick (21702)
$106,983 median income
- 21783
Smithsburg (21783)
$100,750 median income
- 21788
Thurmont (21788)
$98,856 median income
- 21713
Boonsboro (21713)
$96,199 median income
- 21718
Burkittsville (21718)
$93,500 median income
- 21742
Hagerstown (21742)
$86,288 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21773, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,460 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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