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ZIP Code 21074

Carroll, Maryland

FIPS 21074

Juniper

ZIP Code 21074 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 35% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$378,100

Higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

29.9

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,777

Median Age

42.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$378,100

Higher than 79%

Median Property Tax

$3,720

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.48

Higher than 65%

Median Rent

$1,260

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.84%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-24%

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)

47.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

29.9

Lower than 85%

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 21074: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21074?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21074 is $378,100, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21074?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21074 is $3,720, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21074 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21074 cost about 3.48× the median household income, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21074?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21074 is $1,260 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21074?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21074 have moved 43% over the past five years (0.84% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21074?
ZIP Code 21074 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 21074 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21074's FEMA National Risk Index score is 29.9 (lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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