The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21791 sells for about $370,300, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,457 a month.
ZIP 21791 — Union Bridge
The housing market in 21791 remains stable with modest year-over-year price appreciation. Demand is supported by local families, though limited inventory continues to constrain sales volume. Figures for specific metrics like price cuts and months of supply are estimated based on regional trends as precise ZIP-level data is not currently published.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a rural or semi-rural lifestyle with access to larger employment centers in Frederick and Carroll counties.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.0% · poverty 5.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21791
The area is served by Carroll County Public Schools, which generally maintain a reputation for solid academic performance relative to the state average.
The region is subject to standard mid-Atlantic weather risks, including seasonal storms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Monocacy River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Frederick and Westminster employment corridors, with a mix of agricultural heritage and increasing residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with major access via MD-75 and MD-31 providing connections to Frederick and Westminster employment hubs.
The area features rural landscapes, local parks in Union Bridge, and proximity to regional trails and outdoor recreation sites in northern Carroll County.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a mix of single-family home rentals and small-scale multi-family units.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and service-sector businesses, with many residents commuting to larger employers in Frederick and Baltimore.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development is largely focused on small-scale residential infill and the preservation of agricultural land.
The Carroll County Bureau of Assessments manages property valuations, typically reassessing properties on a three-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Carroll County Public School district taxes and local municipal utility assessments where applicable.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional exposure to wind and storm-related risks common in Maryland.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA 21791 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Adventure Park USA4.112.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.317.3 mi
- Fourth Dimension Fun Center4.217.9 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.116.2 mi
- Players Fun Zone4.410.9 mi
- Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center4.818.5 mi
- Liberty Mountain Resort4.318.2 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.112.6 mi
- Howard County Fairgrounds4.419.8 mi
- Frederick Fairgrounds - Home of The Great Frederick Fair4.414.7 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.112.6 mi
- Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery4.58.1 mi
- Utica Park4.711.6 mi
- Black Ankle Vineyards4.65.9 mi
- The Big Slide Mount Tabor Park At Rocky Ridge4.88.5 mi
- Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center4.818.5 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.112.6 mi
- Devil's Den4.917.2 mi
- Historic Sachs Covered Bridge4.818 mi
- The National Shrine of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton4.913 mi
- Adventure Park USA4.112.6 mi
- Utica Park4.711.6 mi
- The Big Slide Mount Tabor Park At Rocky Ridge4.88.5 mi
- Clustered Spires Golf Club4.112.8 mi
- Heritage Farm Park4.89.4 mi
- Touch Of Grace Auto Detailing514.6 mi
- The Links at Challedon4.310.1 mi
- The Links at Gettysburg4.312.9 mi
- Glade Valley Golf Club47.9 mi
- Clustered Spires Golf Club4.112.8 mi
- Westminster National Golf Course4.211.2 mi
- Baugher's Orchards, Farm & Bakery4.58.1 mi
- TownMall of Westminster3.610.9 mi
- Boscov's4.410.8 mi
- T.J. Maxx & HomeGoods4.512.4 mi
- Safeway4.19.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local recreational space serving the town and surrounding area.
Historical site highlighting the region's rail history.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).