The basics
Total Population
10,481
Median Age
41.7
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$459,000
Median Property Tax
$3,887
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.48
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
46%
Appreciation 1yr %
2%
Pandemic Gain %
36%
Recession Drop %
-26%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.9
Winter Avg Low (°F)
25.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.6
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
11.8
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
100.8
Annual Precipitation (in)
48
Annual Snowfall (in)
34.1
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
27.6
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 21048: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21048?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21048 is $459,000, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21048?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21048 is $3,887, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21048 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21048 cost about 3.48× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21048?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 21048 have moved 46% over the past five years (2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21048?
- ZIP Code 21048 averages 53.6°F year-round, summer highs near 82.9°F, winter lows around 25.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 34.1 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21048 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21048's FEMA National Risk Index score is 27.6 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →