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
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
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
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 →