| Official Zip Code Name | Frederick |
| Zip Code State | Maryland |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Frederick |
| Area Code | 227 / 240 / 301 |
| Alternate Zip Code Names | FORT DETRICK |
| Unacceptable Zip Code Names | COLLEGE ESTATES |
| Current Population: | 38847 |
| Racial Majority: | White 58.16% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 40.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.7% |
| Median Household Income | $67099 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $71420 |
| School Test Performance: | Above Average |
| Average Commute Time | 31.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 315 - 1516 ft. |
| Area | 44 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 39.48468700, -77.45827600 |
The current unemployment level in 21702 is 5.7% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 3.9% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 6.1% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.0%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 21702 increased to 38847 from 30730 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 21702 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 21702 public schools is White. 44.2% of students in 21702 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 22217 | 58.16% | 23987 | -7% |
| Black Or African American | 6793 | 17.78% | 6184 | +10% |
| Hispanic | 5478 | 14.34% | 5171 | +6% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 85 | 0.22% | 111 | -23% |
| Asian | 2293 | 6% | 2206 | +4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.25% | 36 | +167% |
| Other Race | 66 | 0.39% | 66 | +127% |
| Two Or More Races | 1086 | 2.86% | 1086 | +0% |
| White | 40.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 22.2% |
| Hispanic | 24.3% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 6.4% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 38847 | 30730 |
| Male Population | 48.20% | |
| Female Population | 51.80% | |
| Total Households | 14641 |
| Test Score Performance | Above Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 44.2% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 60.0% |
| Median Household Income | $67099 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 34.40% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 37.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 28.60% |
| 21702 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Maryland District 8 | Jamie Raskin | Democrat |
| Maryland District 6 | David Trone | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Maryland Congressional Districts | ||
| 21788 - Thurmont |
| 21703 - Frederick |
| 21769 - Middletown |
| 21793 - Walkersville |
| 21701 - Frederick |
| 21773 - Myersville |
| Frederick, MD |
| Braddock Heights, MD |
| Clover Hill, MD |
Zip Code 21702 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 46 | 37 | 28 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 40 | 44 | 54 | 66 | 75 | 83 | 87 | 85 | 78 | 67 | 55 | 45 | 65 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.32 | 2.7 | 3.75 | 3.47 | 4.44 | 4.05 | 3.72 | 3.27 | 4.02 | 3.56 | 3.42 | 3.18 | 42.92 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 21702 | |
|---|---|
| Catoctin High School | Frederick |
| Frederick High School | Frederick |
| Johnson High School | Frederick |
| Middletown High School | Frederick |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 21702 | |
|---|---|
| Middletown Middle School | Frederick |
| Monocacy Middle School | Frederick |
| Thurmont Middle School | Frederick |
| West Frederick Middle School | Frederick |
| Cannon Bluff |
| Barrick |
| College Estates |
| North Crossing |
| Waverley View |
| Whittier |
| Rockey Pointe |
| West End Plaza |
| Waterford |
| Bowers Park |