ZIP Code 21798, MD

Living in 21798

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 11
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 33
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 83
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Hospitals 64
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Colleges 81
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Schools 83
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Residents

2.1k Population -258 (2010–19)
47  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
72% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$82k Median Household Income +$6k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector60%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$345k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$783 Median Monthly Rent +$2 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K23%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene22%
LP gas7%
Utility gas3%
Wood9%

Crime

Violent Crime in 21798

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Frederick County28

Property Crime in 21798

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Frederick County22

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 8
Feb 34 3 8
Mar 41 4 3
Apr 53 4 0
May 62 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 73 3 0
Sep 66 4 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in 21798

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding51
Tornado15
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 21798, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 21798, MD

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Silver Oak Academy
7 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 21798, MD

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Hood College
10 miles, SW
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McDaniel College
16 miles, E
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Gettysburg College
21 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 21798, MD

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Gettysburg Hospital
20 miles, N

Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 21798, MD