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Urbana, MD
Census-designated place in Frederick County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21704, 21754.
Population
14,260
Land area
7.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,834
ZIP codes
2
Urbana and its ZIP codes
Urbana at a glance
- Urbana is about 2.9 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 102nd most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $182,500 a year, 76% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $640,100 (52% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,649 a month.
Local data for Urbana, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Urbana, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$182,500
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$640,100
Median rent
$2,649/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
66.0%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,146), Indian Americans (1,585), Irish Americans (1,418).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Frederick County. PPP loans are for Urbana.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
How people get to work
Urbana, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.5%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home30.6%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Urbana, 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
84° / 25°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Urbana, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
7.0%
U.S. 12.8% -5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.5%
U.S. 11.1% -5.6 pts
ZIP codes in Urbana
2 in or overlapping Urbana. Population shown
Cities near Urbana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonroviaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.2 |
| BuckeystownCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.9 |
| BartonsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.1 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 17.1 |
| Ballenger CreekCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 10.8 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.7 |
| New MarketTown | 6.3 mi | 1.8 |
| LinganoreCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 8.3 |
| AdamstownCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Ten Mile CreekCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 5.8 |
| BarnesvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ClarksburgCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 9.6 |
| DamascusCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 14.2 |
| FrederickCity | 9.5 mi | 24 |
| Braddock HeightsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Point of RocksCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Urbana, MD in?
- Urbana is in Frederick County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Urbana, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Urbana include 21704, 21754.
- What is the population of Urbana, MD?
- About 14,260 people live in Urbana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Urbana?
- Nearby places include Monrovia (4.3 mi), Buckeystown (4.6 mi), Bartonsville (4.8 mi), Green Valley (5.5 mi), Ballenger Creek (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023