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ZIP Code 21532

Allegany, Maryland

FIPS 21532

Juniper

ZIP Code 21532 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$182,400

Lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

9.9

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

13,647

Median Age

34.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$182,400

Lower than 56%

Median Property Tax

$1,794

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.86

Near median

Median Rent

$916

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 68%

Appreciation 1yr %

-4.3%

Higher than 59%

Pandemic Gain %

32%

Recession Drop %

-9.8%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

77.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

20.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.6

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

132.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

45.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

72.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

9.9

Lower than 94%

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 21532: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21532?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21532 is $182,400, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21532?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21532 is $1,794, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21532 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21532 cost about 2.86× the median household income, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21532?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21532 is $916 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21532?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21532 have moved 46% 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 21532?
ZIP Code 21532 averages 48.6°F year-round, summer highs near 77.6°F, winter lows around 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 72.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21532 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21532's FEMA National Risk Index score is 9.9 (lower than 94% 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 →