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ZIP Code 21161

Harford, Maryland

FIPS 21161

Juniper

ZIP Code 21161 is in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 20% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 98th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 87th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$472,600

Higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,221

Median Age

46.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$472,600

Higher than 87%

Median Property Tax

$3,973

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.37

Higher than 80%

Median Rent

$2,676

Higher than 98%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

43%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.8%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-21%

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)

51.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50

Lower than 68%

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 21161: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21161?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21161 is $472,600, higher than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21161?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21161 is $3,973, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21161 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21161 cost about 4.37× the median household income, higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21161?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21161 is $2,676 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21161?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21161 have moved 43% over the past five years (3.8% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21161?
ZIP Code 21161 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 28.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21161 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21161's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50 (lower than 68% 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 →