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Frederick County
Myersville, MD
21773
21773 ZIP Code — Myersville, MD
Frederick County, Maryland
ZIP code 21773 is located in
Myersville ,
Maryland ,
within Frederick County .
It covers approximately 36.29 square miles and serves a population of
5,553 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 301/240 .
About ZIP code 21773
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $456,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $142,470. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 45% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 21773 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,553
Population density
153 / sq mi
State FIPS
24
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
36.29 sq mi
Water area
0.09 sq mi
Latitude
39.5421
Longitude
-77.5594
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
301/240
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
13.9%
22.0%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
27.2%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
45.7%
36.5%
30.1%
Over $200k
14.7%
14.3%
13.4%
Demographics & statistics
$142,470
Median household income
$456,800
Median home value
$1,716
Median monthly rent
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,298 23.4% 18 and over 4,255 76.6% 65 and over 888 16.0% Median age 43.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 5,003 86.7% Two or more races 298 5.2% Hispanic or Latino 218 3.8% Asian 122 2.1% Other race 103 1.8% Black or African American 22 0.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
13.9%
22.0%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
25.7%
27.2%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
45.7%
36.5%
30.1%
Over $200k
14.7%
14.3%
13.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.2% $10k–$15k 0.6% $15k–$25k 0.9% $25k–$35k 3.4% $35k–$50k 2.9% $50k–$75k 10.0% $75k–$100k 8.7% $100k–$150k 26.2% $150k–$200k 20.9% $200k+ 24.2% Median income $142,470
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $456,800 Median rent / month $1,716 Owner occupied 93.7% Renter occupied 6.3% Vacant 9.8% Single-family detached 89.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 2.2% Median rooms 7.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.93
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.6% 2010–2019 8.3% 2000–2009 9.3% 1990–1999 23.2% 1980–1989 13.3% 1970–1979 11.9% 1960–1969 10.8% 1950–1959 7.1% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 13.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.7% 2 bedrooms 7.3% 3 bedrooms 45.5% 4 bedrooms 32.5% 5+ bedrooms 13.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.3% 1 vehicle 11.3% 2 vehicles 44.5% 3 or more 44.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.7% Electricity 53.2% Propane / LP gas 12.1% Fuel oil 18.7% Wood 9.2% Solar 1.0% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,336 69.3% Cohabiting couple 134 7.0% Male householder, no spouse 173 9.0% Female householder, no spouse 284 14.7% Households with children under 18 629 32.6% Households with seniors (65+) 633 32.8% Average household size 2.88
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.6% 18.4% Married 64.0% 63.1% Separated 0.2% 1.6% Widowed 1.9% 7.8% Divorced 4.2% 9.1%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Graduate / professional
21.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.2% Bachelor's or higher 44.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 1.6% Kindergarten 40 2.8% Elementary school 767 54.5% High school 236 16.8% College / grad school 341 24.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
19.4%
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Public administration
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Finance & real estate
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 47.5% Service 13.1% Sales & office 19.8% Natural resources & construction 8.5% Production & transportation 11.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.3% Government 18.2% Self-employed 5.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 68.8% Carpool 5.6% Public transit 0.9% Walk 1.0% Work from home 23.4% Other means 0.3% Avg commute (minutes) 36.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.0%
Female-led households
26.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.0% Retirement income 31.6% Supplemental Security 1.8% Cash public assistance 0.3% Food stamps / SNAP 5.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 31.4% High blood pressure 31.4% High cholesterol 36.2% Diabetes 9.3% Heart disease 5.4% Stroke 2.4% Asthma 9.4% Arthritis 23.3% Kidney disease 2.4% Pulmonary disease 5.4% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 12.7% Binge drinking 16.9% No physical activity 18.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.4% Depression 19.7% Fair or poor health 9.7% Poor mental health 13.2% Poor physical health 7.7% No health insurance 8.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.6% Visited dentist 71.7% Cholesterol screening 93.2% Teeth loss 8.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 290 6.8%
Disability % Any disability 6.6% Under 18 0.7% 18–64 years 6.5% 65 and over 15.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 87.8% Public insurance 24.0% No insurance 1.9% Uninsured under 19 1.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,324 95.9% Spanish 61 1.1% Other Indo-European 2 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 14 0.3% Other languages 45 0.8%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,267 94.8% Born in same state 5,184 93.4% Born in different state 3,178 57.2% Foreign born 83 1.5% Naturalized citizen 286 5.2% Not a US citizen 203 71.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 1,039 18.7% Italian 882 15.9% Arab 383 6.9% Polish 69 1.2%
Ancestry Count % English 22 0.4% Dutch 17 0.3% German 13 0.2% Norwegian 4 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.7% Internet access 93.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21773
What city is ZIP code 21773 in?
ZIP code 21773 is primarily assigned to Myersville, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 21773 in?
ZIP code 21773 falls within Frederick County, Maryland.
Is ZIP code 21773 mostly owner-occupied?
94% of occupied units in ZIP code 21773 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 21773?
The median household income in ZIP code 21773 is $142,470, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21773?
The median home value in ZIP code 21773 is $456,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 21773?
ZIP code 21773 has an estimated population of 5,553 residents, with a density of 153 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 21773 in?
ZIP code 21773 observes the EST timezone.
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