Jefferson
Census-designated place in Frederick County, Maryland
Jefferson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Frederick County, Maryland, with 2,697 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 584 ft (178 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Braddock Heights, 4.0 miles NE.
- 2,697residents (2020 Census)
- 584 ftelevation · 178 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 968 / sq mipopulation density
- 21755ZIP code
About Jefferson
Jefferson is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census the town had a population of 2,235 (which includes the widespread area of the town's zip code, not Jefferson proper). Jefferson was established in 1774 and incorporated as a town in 1831. However, a year later, in 1832, the citizens of the town decided that municipal government was unnecessary, and dis-incorporated the town, which has been unincorporated since then.
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Living in Jefferson
- Median household income
- $150,854
- Median home value
- $533,100
- Median rent
- $1,379/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Jefferson had 2,697 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,697 |
|---|---|
| Density | 968 per sq mi (374 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Jefferson at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Frederick County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,697 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.79 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.3653° N, 77.5407° W |
| ZIP code | 21755 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2442350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Jefferson
- Braddock Heights4.0 mi NE
- Rosemont4.9 mi SW
- Burkittsville5.0 mi W
- Middletown5.3 mi N
- Adamstown5.5 mi SE
- Brunswick5.6 mi SW
- Point of Rocks6.1 mi S
- Brownsville6.5 mi W
- Ballenger Creek6.5 mi E
- Buckeystown6.7 mi SE
- Gapland6.8 mi W
- Yarrowsburg7.7 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson
What county is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is in Frederick County, Maryland.
What is the population of Jefferson, MD?
2,697 people lived in Jefferson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Jefferson, MD?
The ZIP code of Jefferson is 21755.
What is the elevation of Jefferson?
584 feet (178 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Jefferson?
Braddock Heights (4.0 mi), Rosemont (4.9 mi), Burkittsville (5.0 mi), Middletown (5.3 mi), Adamstown (5.5 mi).
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