New Market, MD · standard
ZIP Code 21774
Frederick County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,662
- 313/sq mi High-density area
- $171,103
- Median income Above-median income area
- $541,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 61.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Market pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 11%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 313
- people per sq mi
- 94%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21774 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 21774 (New Market, MD) rose +13.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.1 in 2023 to 297.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 21774 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in New Market, Frederick County, Maryland, home to 11,662 residents across 37.3 square miles, a density of 313 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 21774 skews affluent, with a median household income of $171,103 (50% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,972. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $541,000 (21% above the average Maryland ZIP), while 93.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,494.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.1, and the average commute is 39 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Frederick County, so 21774 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 21774
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Market, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21774.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Construction
Construction
44 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 14
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 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 21774, New Market, 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
11,662
Population
37.3
Area (sq mi)
313
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 21774?
36.1
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
9.0%
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?
$171,103
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$59,972
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
39.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 21774 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
New Market, 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)
$171,103 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
5,766housing units
5,766
Total Housing Units
5,647
Occupied Units
119
Vacant Units
3.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$541,000
Median Home Value
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$2,494
Median Rent
1998
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
+13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 21774 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.1% | 202 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 222 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 253 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 263 |
| 2024 | +13.3% | 298 |
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 234 business establishments in ZIP 21774, employing approximately 1,401 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,303,000.
234
Businesses
1,401
Employees
$61.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 25.6% |
| Construction | 44 | 18.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.6% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 4.3% |
| Information | 7 | 3.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.3% |
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 21774 vs 21770 →
ZIP 21774 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21701
Frederick (21701)
35,293 residents
- 21771
Mount Airy (21771)
29,563 residents
- 21704 13,321
Frederick (21704)
13,321 residents
- 20871 13,130
Clarksburg (20871)
13,130 residents
- 21774 11,662
New Market (21774)
11,662 residents
- 21793 9,775
Walkersville (21793)
9,775 residents
- 21754 6,323
Ijamsville (21754)
6,323 residents
- 21770 5,164
Monrovia (21770)
5,164 residents
- 21798 2,345
Woodsboro (21798)
2,345 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 21774 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 21774 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 21770
Monrovia (21770)
$183,571 median income
- 21754
Ijamsville (21754)
$182,188 median income
- 20871
Clarksburg (20871)
$177,523 median income
- 21774
New Market (21774)
$171,103 median income
- 21704
Frederick (21704)
$161,063 median income
- 21771
Mount Airy (21771)
$157,302 median income
- 21793
Walkersville (21793)
$121,971 median income
- 21798
Woodsboro (21798)
$116,607 median income
- 21701
Frederick (21701)
$106,577 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 21774 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21770 | Monrovia, MD | 5,164 | 4.1 mi |
| 21701 | Frederick, MD | 35,293 | 4.0 mi |
| 21762 | Libertytown, MD | 249 | 5.2 mi |
| 21754 | Ijamsville, MD | 6,323 | 5.5 mi |
| 21705 | Frederick, MD | 8 | 7.2 mi |
| 21771 | Mount Airy, MD | 29,563 | 6.5 mi |
| 21793 | Walkersville, MD | 9,775 | 6.7 mi |
| 21798 | Woodsboro, MD | 2,345 | 8.9 mi |
| 21704 | Frederick, MD | 13,321 | 6.5 mi |
| 20871 | Clarksburg, MD | 13,130 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 21774, 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 (11,662 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 21774 in?
ZIP code 21774 (New Market) 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 21774?
ZIP code 21774 in New Market, MD has a population of 11,662 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21774?
The median household income in ZIP 21774 is $171,103, which is 124% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21774?
The median home value in ZIP 21774 is $541,000, which is 94% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21774?
The largest racial group in ZIP 21774 is White at 78.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21774?
ZIP code 21774 has 234 business establishments employing approximately 1,401 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21774?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21774 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (60), Construction (44), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21774?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21774 increased by 13.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 21774?
In ZIP code 21774, 75.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.6% 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 21774?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21774 is 39.3 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 21774?
In ZIP code 21774, approximately 93.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 6.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21774?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21774 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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