The basics
Total Population
1,400
Median Age
54.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$107,500
Lower than 80%
Median Property Tax
$1,229
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.67
Lower than 82%
Median Rent
$863
Near median
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
129.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
33.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
52.6
Lower than 65%
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 21521: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21521?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21521 is $107,500, lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21521?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21521 is $1,229, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21521 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21521 cost about 1.67× the median household income, lower than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21521?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21521 is $863 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21521?
- ZIP Code 21521 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.3°F, winter lows around 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21521 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21521's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.6 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →