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| City | Jefferson |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Frederick |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 39.362046 |
| Longitude | -77.531654 |
| Population | 3,314 |
| Density | 400.6 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 21755 |
| Area Code | 410, 443 |
| County Seat | Frederick |
| School District | Frederick County Public Schools |
Jefferson is a locality in Frederick County, Maryland, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,314. The population density is 400.6 people per km². Jefferson is located at 39.3620°N, 77.5317°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 21755.
Jefferson occupies a quiet expanse of the Piedmont where the horizon is defined by the distant, hazy silhouette of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It lies 5.2 miles west of Ballenger Creek, MD (from Ballenger Creek, MD: bearing 262°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west-southwest of Frederick. The landscape surrounding Jefferson consists of fertile fields and verdant pastures that slope toward the gentle presence of Tuscarora Creek, which marks the low-lying terrain only a mile from the center. Light here at dusk possesses a peculiar, amber clarity, catching the edges of the barns and the long shadows that stretch across the fields of Cambridge Farms Park. To the west, the land rises in anticipation of the Middletown Valley, providing a buffer that keeps the air crisp and the pace of the day measured against the turning of the seasons. History in Jefferson remains tied to the soil, where generations have worked the land to sustain a local economy rooted in agriculture and the steady, quiet growth of the surrounding countryside. While the Middletown Reservoir sits six miles away as a still, reflective presence, the life of the people is tethered to the rhythms of the earth and the small-scale commerce that keeps the main thoroughfares functional and familiar. The architecture reflects a sturdy, utilitarian heritage, built with materials meant to endure the frost of winter and the heat of the humid summer months. Each morning, the routine of the inhabitants reaffirms a connection to this specific geography, honoring a legacy of land stewardship that persists without pretense or fanfare.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, Maryland — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.362046, -77.531654. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jefferson and Frederick County.
Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (21755), telephone area code (410, 443), county seat of Frederick County (Frederick), and school district assignment (Frederick County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |