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ZIP Code 21231

Baltimore, Maryland

FIPS 21231

Juniper

ZIP Code 21231 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 24% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$350,100

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

20%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

28.7

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

14,969

Median Age

32.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$350,100

Higher than 76%

Median Property Tax

$5,791

Effective Tax Rate

2%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.11

Higher than 76%

Median Rent

$1,796

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

20%

Near median

Appreciation 1yr %

4.7%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

21%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

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)

43.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

19.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.7

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.11

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 21231: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21231?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21231 is $350,100, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21231?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21231 is $5,791, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21231 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21231 cost about 4.11× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21231?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21231 is $1,796 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21231?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21231 have moved 20% over the past five years (4.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21231?
ZIP Code 21231 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 21231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.7 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.11 per $1,000 of building value.

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