| City: | Buckeystown, Maryland |
| County: | Frederick County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:02:05 PM |
| Population: | 199 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 227 / 240 / 301 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.3378, -77.4370 |
| Land Area: | 0.606 sq mi |
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Buckeystown is a tiny historic village in Frederick County, Maryland, where the post office serves as a regional hub for the surrounding countryside. With only 63 occupied homes but 190 PO Boxes, this post office handles three times as many boxes as local households. Residents from nearby rural areas without carrier delivery depend on Buckeystown for their mail.
This ZIP covers just 0.23 square miles, centered on the crossroads where Buckeystown Pike meets local roads like Michaels Mill Road and Keller Lime Plant Road. The street names point to the area's agricultural and industrial past. Despite its PO Box classification, the ZIP does have limited carrier routes serving some addresses along Buckeystown Pike.
Buckeystown's housing stock tells a story of preservation. Of the 79 housing units, a remarkable 96 were built before 1939, meaning the historic count exceeds current total units because some structures have been subdivided or demolished. Median home values sit at $430,000, and household income reaches $153,030, placing this among Maryland's more affluent rural communities.
The population is small (199 residents) but established. Median age of 43.3 years suggests working professionals and families rather than retirees. About 31% of workers work from home, a high rate that fits the pattern of affluent professionals choosing rural living with good highway access to Frederick and the Washington, DC metro area.
Street names reference the village itself and local agricultural/industrial history like lime production.
ZIP Code 21717 has 199 residents and 63 households (average 3.16 persons per household). The median age is 43.3 years, older than the state (38.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 41.2% male and 58.8% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (76.4%, much higher than the state average of 48.7% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.1%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 199Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 245Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 328.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $158,413Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 63Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $430,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.16Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.34Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 70 | 77 | 77 | 126 | 181 | 209 | 296 | 245 |
| Decennial Census | 54 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 199 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.3
Male Median Age: 43.2
Female Median Age: 46.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 14 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 152 | 75.25% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.98% |
| Hispanic:* | 26 | 12.87% |
| Asian: | 9 | 4.46% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 11 | 5.45% |
| Total: | 202 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 82 | 41.21% | 43.2 years |
| Females: | 117 | 58.79% | 46.3 years |
| Total: | 199 | 100% | 43.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 207 | 84.49% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 26 | 10.61% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 12 | 15.51% |
| Total Population: | 245 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 207 | 84.49% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 38 | 15.51% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $158,413, which is much higher than the national median ($78,538), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $158,413. Family households earn a median of $158,606 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $158,606). By gender, male median income is $103,750 and female is $80,529, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $23,221 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 98.2%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (49.6%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $77,375 | $153,030 | $158,413 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $71,250 | $0 | $153,106 | $158,606 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,554 | $131,354 | $74,922 | $103,750 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $67,500 | $75,000 | $80,529 |
| Employed: | 141 | 82.94% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 29 | 17.06% |
| Total: | 170 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 50 | 35.46% |
| Service: | 7 | 4.96% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 9.93% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 70 | 49.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 141 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $430,600, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $430,600. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,662), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $226,800 | $430,000 | $430,600 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 81 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 81 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 59 | 72.84% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 22 | 27.16% |
| Total Housing Units: | 81 | 100% |
In 2024, 23.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (42.70%). High school or higher is 88.00%, which is on par with the state rate (91.00%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 85.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 19.60%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (50.00%). College enrollment is 50.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 22 | 12.02% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 44 | 24.04% |
| Some college, no degree: | 55 | 30.05% |
| Associate's degree: | 19 | 10.38% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 31 | 16.94% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 6.56% |
| Total: | 183 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 161 | 87.98% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 43 | 23.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 188 | 81.39% |
| Public Insurance: | 43 | 18.61% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 231 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 231 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 13 | 25.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 13 | 25.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 26 | 50.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 13 | 25.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 13 | 25.00% |
ZIP Code 21717 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 181 people with an annual payroll of $17,171,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,227Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 13Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $3,113,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $17,171,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 181Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 21717 is located in Frederick County, Maryland, within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47900) and Maryland's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 5,582,170 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 21717, and is subdivided into the Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda, MD division. It covers 0.606 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47900Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | Frederick-Gaithersburg-Bethesda, MD (CBSA Div 23224)Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 5,582,170Source: Census |
| MSA: | Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.606 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 06Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1950.26 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 2411050Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Buckeystown CDP; MarylandSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 21717 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.