PlainZIP

Walkersville, MD · standard

ZIP Code 21793

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

9,775
185/sq mi
$121,971
Median income
$459,400
Median home value
39.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
185
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 21793 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 21793 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Walkersville, Frederick County, Maryland, home to 9,775 residents across 52.9 square miles, a density of 185 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 21793 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,971 (7% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $53,015. Poverty here runs at 2.8%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. On housing, the median home value is $459,400 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,537 per month, and 88.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. To put 21793 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Frederick County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 21793

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Walkersville, MD

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21793.

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 21793, Walkersville, 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

9,775

Population

52.9

Area (sq mi)

185

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 21793?

42.8

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 73.1%
African American 5.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

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?

$121,971

Median Household Income

+7% vs state

$53,015

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

34.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 21793 ranks nationally

Walkersville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,971 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,010

Total Housing Units

3,890

Occupied Units

120

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.1%
Renter 11.9%

$459,400

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,537

Median Rent

1982

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

+14.8%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 21793 have increased 14.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 190
2021 +8.2% 206
2022 +14.5% 236
2023 +14.8% 271
2024 – 271

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 172 business establishments in ZIP 21793, employing approximately 2,180 people with a combined annual payroll of $140,128,000.

172

Businesses

2,180

Employees

$140.1M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 26 15.1%
Health care and social assistance 22 12.8%
Retail trade 21 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 11.6%
Construction 19 11.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 12 7.0%
Finance and insurance 11 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 5.2%
Manufacturing 5 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.3%
Wholesale trade 3 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 21793 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 21793 ranks #6 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 21793 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 21793 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
21701 Frederick, MD 35,293 3.2 mi
21798 Woodsboro, MD 2,345 3.9 mi
21762 Libertytown, MD 249 5.3 mi
21702 Frederick, MD 38,847 6.0 mi
21778 Rocky Ridge, MD 1,094 8.6 mi
21705 Frederick, MD 8 6.7 mi
21774 New Market, MD 11,662 6.7 mi
21704 Frederick, MD 13,321 9.6 mi
21788 Thurmont, MD 11,622 8.1 mi
21757 Keymar, MD 3,036 8.9 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 Walkersville, MD Maryland

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 21793 in? ▼
ZIP code 21793 (Walkersville) 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 21793? ▼
ZIP code 21793 in Walkersville, MD has a population of 9,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 21793? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 21793 is $121,971, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 21793? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 21793 is $459,400, which is 65% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 21793? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 21793 is White at 73.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 21793? ▼
ZIP code 21793 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 2,180 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 21793? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 21793 are: Other services (except public administration) (26), Health care and social assistance (22), Retail trade (21). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 21793? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 21793 increased by 14.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 21793? ▼
In ZIP code 21793, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% 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 21793? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 21793 is 34.6 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 21793? ▼
In ZIP code 21793, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 21793? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 21793 is 2.8% 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.