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ZIP Code 21036

Howard, Maryland

FIPS 21036

Juniper

ZIP Code 21036 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 97th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$881,300

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

34%

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.4

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

2,569

Median Age

48.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$881,300

Higher than 97%

Median Property Tax

$9,051

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.04

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

34%

Higher than 57%

Pandemic Gain %

23%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

36.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

85.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

48.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.4

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 21036: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21036?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21036 is $881,300, higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21036?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21036 is $9,051, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21036 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21036 cost about 4.04× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21036?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21036 have moved 34% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21036?
ZIP Code 21036 averages 57.1°F year-round, summer highs near 86.6°F, winter lows around 28.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21036 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21036's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.4 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →