ZIP Code 21701 — Frederick, MD Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 21701 (Frederick, Maryland) is worth about $452,000 at roughly $245 per square foot — 1% more affordable than the Frederick median and 54% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$452,000

Typical home value

$245

Price per sq ft

#3 of 4

Frederick ZIPs by value

-1%

vs Frederick median

How 21701 compares

ZIP 21701 is one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Frederick: its typical home value of $452,000 ranks #3 of the 4 Frederick ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $417,000 in 21703 to $656,000 in 21704). Per square foot it costs about $245, against $229 for Frederick as a whole, $233 for Maryland, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 21701	$452,000	$245
Frederick, MD	$457,000	$229
Maryland	$451,500	$233
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 21701

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $245 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$245,000
1,500 sq ft	$367,500
2,000 sq ft	$490,000
2,500 sq ft	$612,500
3,000 sq ft	$735,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 21701

To buy the typical $452,000 home in ZIP 21701 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $123,000 a year (about $2,870 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $146,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$22,600	$3,570/mo	$153,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$45,200	$3,410/mo	$146,000/yr
20%	$90,400	$2,870/mo	$123,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 21701

At about $245 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 21701:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$250k	1020 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$300k	1220 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k	1630 sq ft	around the typical home here
$500k	2040 sq ft	around the typical home here
$600k	2450 sq ft	above the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 21701 home.

Estimate a specific home in 21701

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 21701 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Frederick ZIP codes by home value

Where 21701 sits among Frederick’s 4 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	21704	$656,000	$233
2	21702	$462,000	$223
3	21701 (this page)	$452,000	$245
4	21703	$417,000	$225

ZIP 21701 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 21701? +

The typical home in ZIP 21701 (Frederick, MD) is worth about $452,000 as of 2026. That is 1% more affordable than the Frederick median of $457,000 and 54% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 21701? +

About $245 per square foot in 21701, versus $229 across Frederick and $233 across Maryland. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $367,500 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $612,500.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 21701? +

For the typical $452,000 home in ZIP 21701, a household income of about $123,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $146,000; with 5% down about $153,000.

Is 21701 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Frederick, 21701 ranks #3 of 4 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it one of the more affordable ZIP codes in Frederick. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Frederick home values page, all Maryland cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.