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Linganore, MD
Census-designated place in Frederick County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21774.
Population
14,444
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,745
ZIP codes
1
Linganore and its ZIP codes
Linganore at a glance
- Linganore is about 2.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 99th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $175,833 a year, 70% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $533,500 (27% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,523 a month.
Local data for Linganore, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Linganore, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$175,833
Poverty rate
1.3%
Median home value
$533,500
Median rent
$2,523/mo
Homeownership
93.4%
Bachelor's or higher
62.7%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
40.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,280), German Americans (2,134), Italian Americans (1,744).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Frederick County. PPP loans are for Linganore.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,784
106,962 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,929
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.1B
FY 2026, $11,490 per person
PPP loans
$10.3M
241 loans, 1,595 jobs reported
How people get to work
Linganore, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.2%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home27.1%
Average one-way commute: 40.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Linganore, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,546
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
501
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 27°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Linganore, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.7%
U.S. 33.3% -0.6 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
7.8%
U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
ZIP codes in Linganore
1 in or overlapping Linganore. Population shown
Cities near Linganore
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New MarketTown | 2.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.7 |
| BartonsvilleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.1 |
| MonroviaCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 17.1 |
| LibertytownCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.4 |
| WalkersvilleTown | 5.9 mi | 4.8 |
| UrbanaCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Ballenger CreekCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 10.8 |
| Mount AiryTown | 7.5 mi | 4.1 |
| FrederickCity | 7.6 mi | 24 |
| WoodsboroTown | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| BuckeystownCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| Braddock HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| DamascusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 14.2 |
| AdamstownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Linganore, MD in?
- Linganore is in Frederick County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Linganore, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Linganore include 21774.
- What is the population of Linganore, MD?
- About 14,444 people live in Linganore, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Linganore?
- Nearby places include New Market (2.1 mi), Spring Ridge (2.7 mi), Bartonsville (3 mi), Monrovia (3.7 mi), Green Valley (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023