21798 ZIP Code — Woodsboro, MD

Frederick County, Maryland

ZIP code 21798 is located in Woodsboro, Maryland, within Frederick County. It covers approximately 16.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,699 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301/240.

About ZIP code 21798

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 $435,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $120,732. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 21798 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,699

population

16.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

21798 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 21798

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 21798. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

21793 Walkersville (4.3 mi) 21757 Keymar (4.5 mi) 21778 Rocky Ridge (5.2 mi) 21791 Union Bridge (5.8 mi) 21701 Frederick (5.9 mi) 21788 Thurmont (7.8 mi) 21702 Frederick (9.1 mi) 21774 New Market (9.1 mi) 21727 Emmitsburg (9.4 mi) 21787 Taneytown (10.2 mi) 21776 New Windsor (10.4 mi) 21709 Frederick (10.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,699
Population density	166 / sq mi
State FIPS	24
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	16.30 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	39.5428
Longitude	-77.2948
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	301/240

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	22.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	27.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	36.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	16.8%	14.3%	13.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,699

Population

166

People per sq mi

38.6

Median age

$120,732

Median household income

$46,172

Per capita income

$435,100

Median home value

$1,372

Median monthly rent

77.0%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

722

Housing units

34.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

124

5–9

10–14

15–19

120

20–24

152

119

25–34

151

114

35–44

146

195

45–54

247

55–59

105

121

60–64

155

65–74

126

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	631	23.4%
18 and over	2,068	76.6%
65 and over	335	12.4%
Median age	38.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.3%

Black or African American 11.8%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,217	80.3%
Black or African American	325	11.8%
Two or more races	106	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	63	2.3%
Other race	43	1.6%
Asian	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	22.0%	28.2%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	27.2%	28.2%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	36.5%	30.1%
Over $200k	16.8%	14.3%	13.4%

Under $10k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.0%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k+ 28.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.0%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	19.1%
$150k–$200k	10.0%
$200k+	28.4%
Median income	$120,732

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.1%

$50k–$100k 0.3%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 40.6%

$500k–$1M 30.9%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$435,100
Median rent / month	$1,372
Owner occupied	77.0%
Renter occupied	23.0%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	85.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	18.9%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	22.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	7.3%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	27.7%
5+ bedrooms	8.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	38.9%
3 or more	42.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.7%
Electricity	56.4%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Fuel oil	17.2%
Wood	6.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	531	62.9%
Cohabiting couple	69	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	81	9.6%
Female householder, no spouse	163	19.3%
Households with children under 18	333	39.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	278	32.9%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.2%	34.8%
Married	61.1%	45.9%
Separated	4.8%	5.1%
Widowed	3.8%	6.5%
Divorced	4.1%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.0%

HS graduate 19.1%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 13.6%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 14.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	34.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	7.0%
Kindergarten	10	1.5%
Elementary school	254	38.6%
High school	209	31.8%
College / grad school	139	21.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.5%

Finance & real estate 12.9%

Professional & management 10.6%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Construction 7.7%

Other services 7.2%

Retail trade 5.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.0%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.8%
Production & transportation	8.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	10.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.4%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 6.6%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 8.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	33.1%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	24.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.3%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	20.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.2%
Depression	20.5%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	79	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.5%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	2.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,478	91.8%
Spanish	41	1.7%
Other Indo-European	41	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,463	91.3%
Born in same state	2,445	90.6%
Born in different state	1,976	73.2%
Foreign born	18	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	236	8.7%
Not a US citizen	178	75.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	320	11.9%
Italian	253	9.4%
Arab	224	8.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.7%
English	18	0.7%
Polish	15	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 21798

What city is ZIP code 21798 in?

ZIP code 21798 is primarily assigned to Woodsboro, Maryland.

What county is ZIP code 21798 in?

ZIP code 21798 falls within Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 21798?

The median home value in ZIP code 21798 is $435,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 21798?

The median household income in ZIP code 21798 is $120,732, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 21798?

ZIP code 21798 has an estimated population of 2,699 residents, with a density of 166 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 21798 in?

ZIP code 21798 observes the EST timezone.