ZIP Code 21793
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Walkersville · Frederick County · Maryland
- Population
- 9,775
- Median income
- $121,971
- Median home value
- $459,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 39.6%
- Land area
- 52.9 sq mi
185/sq mi
▲ 60% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 65% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.8
New York
ZIP code 21793 in Walkersville, Maryland has a population of 9,775. The median household income is $121,971, which is 60% above the national average. Median home value is $459,400, 65% above the US average. 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 21793 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 52.9 square miles in Walkersville, Frederick County, Maryland. The area is home to 9,775 residents, producing a population density of 185 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 21793 against Maryland and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 21793 sits at $121,971 (7% above the Maryland average), while per-capita income is $53,015. The poverty rate stands at 2.8% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 21793 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Frederick County, so you can benchmark 21793 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 21793
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 21793.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
22 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 21793?
42.8
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
13.4%
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?
$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
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?
4,010
Total Housing Units
3,890
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 21793 vs 21701 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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