The basics
Total Population
1,918
Median Age
43.3
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$298,600
Median Property Tax
$1,997
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
4.99
Median Rent
$693
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
35%
Recession Drop %
-15%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
76.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
47.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
0.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
159.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
52.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
61.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
32.6
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 21520: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21520?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21520 is $298,600, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21520?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21520 is $1,997, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21520 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21520 cost about 4.99× the median household income, higher than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21520?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21520 is $693 a month, lower than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21520?
- ZIP Code 21520 averages 47.1°F year-round, summer highs near 76.8°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 61.2 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 32.6 (lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →