The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21780 sells for about $387,879, or $184 per square foot.
Homes take about 93 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,374 a month.
ZIP 21780
The housing market in 21780 is a low-volume, rural market with limited inventory and a median sale price of $387,879. Market activity is slow, with homes spending an average of 93 days on the market. Data for specific metrics like tax rates and school ratings are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP is best suited for those seeking a rural, quiet lifestyle in the mountains, including families and individuals who prioritize natural surroundings over proximity to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 93 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 14.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 21780, Frederick County MD
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily drive alone to work with an average commute time of approximately 36 minutes.
The area is rural and mountainous, offering proximity to outdoor recreation in the Catoctin Mountain region.
The rental market is characterized by a low vacancy rate of 3.82% and a median gross rent of $1,374.
The local economy is small and rural, with employment spread across various sectors including utilities and retail trade.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A large national park area offering extensive hiking trails and outdoor recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.