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ZIP Code 21543

Allegany, Maryland

FIPS 21543

Juniper

ZIP Code 21543 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the 38th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$190,200

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

11.3

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

185

Median Age

30.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$190,200

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,064

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Rent

$775

Lower than 62%

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

11.3

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 21543: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21543?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21543 is $190,200, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21543?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21543 is $2,064, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21543?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21543 is $775 a month, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21543?
ZIP Code 21543 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 21543 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21543's FEMA National Risk Index score is 11.3 (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 →