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ZIP Code 21104

Howard, Maryland

FIPS 21104

Juniper

ZIP Code 21104 is in the top 4% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 94th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$680,200

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

17.5

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,052

Median Age

43.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$680,200

Higher than 94%

Median Property Tax

$7,005

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.55

Higher than 66%

Median Rent

$1,384

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 70%

Appreciation 1yr %

12%

Higher than 96%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-22%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

56.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

18.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

92.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

17.5

Lower than 92%

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 21104: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21104?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21104 is $680,200, higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21104?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21104 is $7,005, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21104 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21104 cost about 3.55× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21104?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21104 is $1,384 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21104?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21104 have moved 48% over the past five years (12% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21104?
ZIP Code 21104 averages 56.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 28.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21104 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21104's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17.5 (lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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