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ZIP Code 21557

Allegany, Maryland

FIPS 21557

Juniper

ZIP Code 21557 is in the top 15% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 34% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 25th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$123,300

Lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

30.2

Lower than 85% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,481

Median Age

45.3

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$123,300

Lower than 75%

Median Property Tax

$1,376

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.53

Higher than 66%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

28%

Recession Drop %

-13%

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)

30.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

30.2

Lower than 85%

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 21557: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21557?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21557 is $123,300, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21557?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21557 is $1,376, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21557 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21557 cost about 3.53× the median household income, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21557?
ZIP Code 21557 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 30.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21557 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21557's FEMA National Risk Index score is 30.2 (lower than 85% 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 →