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ZIP Code 21555

Allegany, Maryland

FIPS 21555

Juniper

ZIP Code 21555 is in the top 19% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 39th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$197,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

35.7

Lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,470

Median Age

42.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$197,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$1,740

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.71

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$790

Lower than 61%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85

Winter Avg Low (°F)

24.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

53.7

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

111.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

39.2

Annual Snowfall (in)

28.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

35.7

Lower than 81%

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 21555: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21555?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21555 is $197,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21555?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21555 is $1,740, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21555 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21555 cost about 3.71× the median household income, higher than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21555?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21555 is $790 a month, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21555?
ZIP Code 21555 averages 53.7°F year-round, summer highs near 85°F, winter lows around 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 28.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21555 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21555's FEMA National Risk Index score is 35.7 (lower than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is heat_wave.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →