Frederick
City in Frederick County, Maryland
Frederick is a city in Frederick County, Maryland, with 78,171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 302 ft (92 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Walkersville, 3.6 miles NE.
- 78,171residents (2020 Census)
- 302 ftelevation · 92 m
- 24.7 sq miland area · 63.9 km²
- 3,168 / sq mipopulation density
- 21705main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Frederick
Frederick is a city in and the county seat of Frederick County, Maryland, United States. Frederick's population was 78,171 people as of the 2020 census, making it the second-largest incorporated city in Maryland behind Baltimore. It is a part of the Washington metropolitan area and the greater Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area.
The city is located at an important crossroads at the intersection of a major north–south Native American trail and east–west routes to the Chesapeake Bay, both at Baltimore and what became Washington, D.C., and across the Appalachian Mountains to the Ohio River watershed.
Frederick Municipal Airport accommodates general aviation, and Fort Detrick, a U.S. Army bioscience and communications research installation and Frederick County's largest employer.
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Living in Frederick
- Median household income
- $97,069
- Median home value
- $401,500
- Median rent
- $1,764/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Frederick had 78,171 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 78,171 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,168 per sq mi (1,223 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Frederick at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Frederick County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 78,171 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.67 sq mi (63.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.26 km²) |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.4385° N, 77.4117° W |
| ZIP codes | 21705, 21702 |
| Official website | cityoffrederick.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2430325 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Frederick
- Walkersville3.6 mi NE
- Ballenger Creek4.0 mi S
- Spring Ridge4.5 mi SE
- Bartonsville4.7 mi SE
- Braddock Heights4.8 mi SW
- Linganore6.2 mi E
- Middletown6.6 mi W
- Lewistown7.0 mi N
- Buckeystown8.0 mi S
- New Market8.1 mi E
- Jefferson8.5 mi SW
- Woodsboro8.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Frederick
What county is Frederick in?
Frederick is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the population of Frederick, MD?
78,171 people lived in Frederick at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Frederick, MD?
The main ZIP code is 21705. Other ZIP codes: 21702.
What is the elevation of Frederick?
302 feet (92 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Frederick?
Walkersville (3.6 mi), Ballenger Creek (4.0 mi), Spring Ridge (4.5 mi), Bartonsville (4.7 mi), Braddock Heights (4.8 mi).
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