The basics
Total Population
678
Median Age
38
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Rent
$773
Lower than 62%
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)
52.5
Annual Snowfall (in)
104.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
14.7
Lower than 93%
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 21538: frequently asked questions
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21538?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21538 is $773 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21538?
- ZIP Code 21538 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 104.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21538 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21538's FEMA National Risk Index score is 14.7 (lower than 93% 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 →