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ZIP Code 21157

Carroll, Maryland

FIPS 21157

Juniper

ZIP Code 21157 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 25% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 77th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$424,100

Higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22.4

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

38,984

Median Age

43.2

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$424,100

Higher than 83%

Median Property Tax

$3,667

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.04

Higher than 75%

Median Rent

$1,331

Higher than 77%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 63%

Appreciation 1yr %

0.74%

Higher than 68%

Pandemic Gain %

33%

Recession Drop %

-25%

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)

46.6

Annual Snowfall (in)

34.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

22.4

Lower than 89%

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 21157: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21157?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21157 is $424,100, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21157?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21157 is $3,667, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21157 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21157 cost about 4.04× the median household income, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21157?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21157 is $1,331 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21157?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21157 have moved 42% over the past five years (0.74% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21157?
ZIP Code 21157 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 21157 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21157's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22.4 (lower than 89% 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 →