21717 ZIP Code — Buckeystown, MD

Frederick County, Maryland

ZIP code 21717 is located in Buckeystown, Maryland, within Frederick County. It covers approximately 0.61 square miles and serves a population of 209 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21717

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($77,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 21717 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

209

population

0.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21717 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckeystown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	209
Population density	343 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.3378
Longitude	-77.4370
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	240/301

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	22.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	27.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	36.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	14.3%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

209

Population

343

People per sq mi

61.9

Median age

$77,375

Median household income

$51,978

Per capita income

$226,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	12	5.7%
18 and over	197	94.3%
65 and over	66	31.6%
Median age	61.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	209	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	22.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	100.0%	27.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	36.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	14.3%	13.4%

$35k–$50k 28.9%

$50k–$75k 11.3%

$75k–$100k 39.2%

$200k+ 20.6%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	28.9%
$50k–$75k	11.3%
$75k–$100k	39.2%
$200k+	20.6%
Median income	$77,375

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 32.6%

$200k–$300k 32.6%

$300k–$500k 11.6%

$500k–$1M 23.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	59.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.9%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	28.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	28.9%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	34.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	69.1%
3 bedrooms	10.3%
4 bedrooms	20.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	76.3%
2 vehicles	11.3%
3 or more	12.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.4%
Electricity	28.9%
Fuel oil	50.5%
Wood	8.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	20	20.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	66	68.0%
Households with children under 18	12	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	66	68.0%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.5%	0.0%
Married	62.5%	36.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	43.4%
Divorced	0.0%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 30.9%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 24.9%

Some college, no degree 27.6%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.1%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	12	52.2%
College / grad school	11	47.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Transportation & utilities 22.2%

Wholesale trade 11.9%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 8.9%

Professional & management 8.9%

Public administration 8.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	11.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	51.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.4%
Government	29.6%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	20.7%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	12.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.3%
High blood pressure	32.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	9.1%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.8%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	16.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.8%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	8.7%
Poor mental health	12.1%
Poor physical health	7.1%
No health insurance	6.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	74.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	6.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	84.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	209	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	209	100.0%
Born in same state	209	100.0%
Born in different state	155	74.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	58	27.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21717

What city is ZIP code 21717 in?

ZIP code 21717 is primarily assigned to Buckeystown, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21717 in?

ZIP code 21717 falls within Frederick County, Maryland.

Does ZIP code 21717 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 21717 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21717?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 21717 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 21717 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 21717 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 21717 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 21717 in?

ZIP code 21717 observes the EST timezone.