The basics
Total Population
2,487
Median Age
48.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$180,300
Median Property Tax
$1,403
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.83
Median Rent
$575
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Pandemic Gain %
25%
Recession Drop %
-18%
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)
47.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
61.2
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
35.9
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 21531: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21531?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21531 is $180,300, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21531?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21531 is $1,403, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21531 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21531 cost about 2.83× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21531?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21531 is $575 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21531?
- ZIP Code 21531 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 21531 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21531's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.9 (lower than 80% 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 →