21717 ZIP Code, Buckeystown, MD
21717 is a ZIP code in Buckeystown, Maryland in Frederick County. It covers 0.6 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 21710, 21703 and 21704. 245 people live here in 81 households, fewer than in most Maryland ZIP codes. With about 404 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (100%). Median household income is $158,413, well above the Maryland median of $103,678; 47% of households have children under 18.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Buckeystown, MD
- County: Frederick County
- Land area: 0.6 sq mi
- Population: 245
- Median household income: $158,413
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 245 |
| Households | 81 |
| Median household income | $158,413 |
| Income per person | $54,844 |
| Median age | 42.6 |
| Homeowners | 100.0% |
| Median home value | $430,600 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.5% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.3 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 46.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 0.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% |
| Broadband internet | 100.0% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 11.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 0.0% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 0.0% |
| $25–35K | 0.0% |
| $35–50K | 0.0% |
| $50–75K | 0.0% |
| $75–100K | 38.3% |
| $100–150K | 0.0% |
| $150–200K | 32.1% |
| $200K+ | 29.6% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 20.0% |
| 10–19 | 5.3% |
| 20–24 | 0.0% |
| 25–34 | 18.4% |
| 35–44 | 9.8% |
| 45–54 | 4.9% |
| 55–64 | 29.0% |
| 65–74 | 3.7% |
| 75+ | 9.0% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 100.0% |
| Owned outright | 0.0% |
| Rented | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 72.8% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 27.2% |
Businesses in 21717
13 business establishments with 181 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
- Construction: 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 21710 — Adamstown CDP, MD (2.1 mi)
- 21703 — Ballenger Creek CDP, MD (3 mi)
- 21704 — Urbana CDP, MD (3.2 mi)
- 21705 — Frederick city, MD (5 mi)
- 21754 — Urbana CDP, MD (6.2 mi)
- 21714 — Braddock Heights CDP, MD (6.5 mi)
- 21790 — Point of Rocks CDP, MD (6.5 mi)
- 21777 — Point of Rocks CDP, MD (6.6 mi)
Areas that include 21717
- Buckeystown, MD ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Frederick County ZIP codes — 33 ZIP codes
- Maryland ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 21717, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 21717 in?
- 21717 is a Buckeystown, MD mailing address. By land area, 21% lies inside Buckeystown; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 21717 in?
- 21717 is in Frederick County.
- What is the population of 21717?
- About 245 people (±182), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 199.
- What is the median household income in 21717?
- $158,413 (±$77,553), compared with $103,678 for Maryland as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 21717?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 21717 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 21717?
- The closest, measured center to center: 21710 (2.1 mi, Adamstown), 21703 (3 mi, Ballenger Creek), 21704 (3.2 mi, Urbana), 21705 (5 mi, Frederick), 21754 (6.2 mi, Urbana) and 21714 (6.5 mi, Braddock Heights).
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