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ZIP Code 21162

Baltimore, Maryland

ZCTA 21162

Juniper

ZIP Code 21162 is in the lowest 5% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 3% nationally for median income. And it sits in the highest 25% nationally for typical home value.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$505,032

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

45%

Lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

18.4

Lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 21162, in Baltimore, Maryland.

The basics

Total Population

4,639

Median Age

37.5

Population Density

650.77

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$4,957

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

1.1%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.86×

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$157,813

Higher than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Rent

$1,203

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.4%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

33%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

21%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32.2

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.6

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

52

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.3

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 21162: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 21162?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 21162 today is $505,032, higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21162?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21162 is $4,957, an effective rate of 1.1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21162 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21162 cost about 2.86× the median household income, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21162?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21162 is $1,203 a month, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21162?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21162 have moved 45% over the past five years (3.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 21162?
ZIP Code 21162 has a population of 4,639, about 650.77 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.5.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21162?
ZIP Code 21162 averages 59.1°F year-round, summer highs near 87.6°F, winter lows around 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21162 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21162's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.4 (lower than 95% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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

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