Back to Explorer

ZIP Code 21540

Allegany, Maryland

FIPS 21540

Juniper

ZIP Code 21540 is in the top 12% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 10th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$51,000

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

50.6

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

89

Median Age

44.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$51,000

Lower than 90%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

0.63

Lower than 88%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

22.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

52.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

127.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

41.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

33.5

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

50.6

Lower than 67%

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 21540: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21540?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21540 is $51,000, lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
Is ZIP Code 21540 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21540 cost about 0.63× the median household income, lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21540?
ZIP Code 21540 averages 52.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.3°F, winter lows around 22.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.5 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21540 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21540's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.6 (lower than 67% 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 →