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ZIP Code 21536

Garrett, Maryland

FIPS 21536

Juniper

ZIP Code 21536 is in the top 6% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. It also sits in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the 29th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$201,300

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.4

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,833

Median Age

47.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$201,300

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,517

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.14

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$664

Lower than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

69%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

40%

Recession Drop %

-11%

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)

45.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.4

Lower than 89%

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 21536: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21536?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21536 is $201,300, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21536?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21536 is $1,517, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21536 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21536 cost about 3.14× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21536?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21536 is $664 a month, lower than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21536?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21536 have moved 69% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21536?
ZIP Code 21536 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 45.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21536 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21536's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.4 (lower than 89% 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 →