The basics
Total Population
41,015
Median Age
42.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$153,700
Median Property Tax
$1,680
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.53
Median Rent
$773
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
48%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.3%
Pandemic Gain %
37%
Recession Drop %
-11%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
85
Winter Avg Low (°F)
24.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
53.7
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
37.1
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
111.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
28.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
30.3
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 21502: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21502?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21502 is $153,700, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21502?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21502 is $1,680, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21502 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21502 cost about 2.53× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21502?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21502 is $773 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21502?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 21502 have moved 48% over the past five years (4.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21502?
- ZIP Code 21502 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21502 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21502's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.3 (lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →