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ZIP code 21727: Emmitsburg, MD

21727 is a ZIP code in Emmitsburg, Maryland, mainly in Frederick County, part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. About 6,052 people live here.

Population
6,052
Median household income
$95,236
Typical home value
$368,500+2% in 12 months
Median rent
$775gross, per month
Median age
29.5
Homeowners
76.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 21727 details

CityEmmitsburg
StateMaryland
CountyFrederick County
Metro areaWashington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area31.4 sq mi, plus 0.2 sq mi of water
Population density193 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher26.1% of adults 25+
Average commute30.4 minutes
Center coordinates39.68861, -77.32928

Median rent in 21727 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$393/mo
2 bedrooms$1,175/mo
3 bedrooms$1,278/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 21727

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
21778Rocky Ridge, MD5.0 mi745
17320Fairfield, PA6.4 mi8,124
21757Keymar, MD7.6 mi2,671
21780Sabillasville, MD7.7 mi2,159
21788Thurmont, MD8.2 mi11,654
21787Taneytown, MD8.4 mi11,645
21759Ladiesburg, MD8.5 mi—
17214Blue Ridge Summit, PA8.5 mi1,143

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 21727?

A typical home in ZIP code 21727 is worth about $368,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $95,236 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Maryland average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $368,500 homeWhat can a $95,236 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 21727

What city is ZIP code 21727?

ZIP code 21727 is in Emmitsburg, MD, in Frederick County.

What county is ZIP code 21727 in?

21727 is mainly in Frederick County, Maryland.

What is the population of ZIP code 21727?

About 6,052 people live in ZIP code 21727, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 21727 in?

21727 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.