🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

21718

Burkittsville

ZIP Code 21718 is a standard zip code serving Burkittsville, Burkittsville, Maryland (MD), in Frederick County, United States. It has an estimated population of 151 with a median household income of $71,429. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Maryland (MD)
County: Frederick
City: Burkittsville
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.392300
Longitude: -77.627500

Geographic Details

Land Area: 0.45 mi²
Population Density: 333.0 people per mi² (65th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.397297°N, 39.385399°S, -77.621041°E, -77.635280°W

With 151 residents spread across 0.45 square miles, this area has a population density of 333.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

151

Population

$71,429

Median Income

85th percentile

$300,000

Median Home Value

85th percentile

0.45 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 21718 is $71,429, and the median home value is $300,000. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

Total Units

Occupied Units

93.2%

Occupancy Rate

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