21714 ZIP Code — Braddock Heights, MD

Frederick County, Maryland

ZIP code 21714 is located in Braddock Heights, Maryland, within Frederick County. It covers approximately 0.45 square miles and serves a population of 272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 240/301.

About ZIP code 21714

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $408,600.

The gap between median ($176,736) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 21714 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and high homeownership.

272

population

0.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21714 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21714

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21714. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Braddock Heights	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	272
Population density	604 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.45 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.4186
Longitude	-77.5038
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	63.8%	27.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	36.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	31.9%	14.3%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

272

Population

604

People per sq mi

44.0

Median age

$176,736

Median household income

$82,704

Per capita income

$408,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

137

Housing units

81.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	45	16.5%
18 and over	227	83.5%
65 and over	26	9.6%
Median age	44.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Asian 8.5%

Group	Count	%
White	249	91.5%
Asian	23	8.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	22.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	63.8%	27.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	36.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	31.9%	14.3%	13.4%

$100k–$150k 38.1%

$150k–$200k 27.6%

$200k+ 34.3%

Range	% of households
$100k–$150k	38.1%
$150k–$200k	27.6%
$200k+	34.3%
Median income	$176,736

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 28.6%

$300k–$500k 46.7%

$500k–$1M 24.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$408,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	76.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	7.3%
1980–1989	13.1%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	36.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	43.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	23.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	26.3%
4 bedrooms	50.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.1%
2 vehicles	35.2%
3 or more	26.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	26.7%
Fuel oil	73.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	61.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	40	38.1%
Households with children under 18	29	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	17	16.2%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.5%	23.0%
Married	59.5%	48.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.2%
Divorced	0.0%	21.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 4.2%

Some college, no degree 10.0%

Associate's degree 4.2%

Bachelor's degree 45.3%

Graduate / professional 36.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	81.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	34.3%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	23	65.7%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.7%

Retail trade 23.7%

Transportation & utilities 16.1%

Public administration 14.5%

Construction 8.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	46.2%
Natural resources & construction	4.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.1%
Government	40.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	19.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

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	16.2%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.2%
High blood pressure	26.1%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	7.2%
Heart disease	4.1%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	19.4%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.2%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.7%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	15.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.4%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	7.8%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	6.3%
No health insurance	8.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	74.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	6.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	3.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.5%
Public insurance	22.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	262	96.3%
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)	226	83.1%
Born in same state	208	76.5%
Born in different state	126	46.3%
Foreign born	18	6.6%
Naturalized citizen	46	16.9%
Not a US citizen	34	73.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	24.6%
Italian	31	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	6.6%
German	15	5.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21714

What city is ZIP code 21714 in?

ZIP code 21714 is primarily assigned to Braddock Heights, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21714 in?

ZIP code 21714 falls within Frederick County, Maryland.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 21714?

82% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21714?

The median household income in ZIP code 21714 is $176,736, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21714?

The median home value in ZIP code 21714 is $408,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 21714?

ZIP code 21714 has an estimated population of 272 residents, with a density of 611 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21714 in?

ZIP code 21714 observes the EST timezone.