The basics
Total Population
3,032
Median Age
43.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$98,500
Median Property Tax
$1,225
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.07
Median Rent
$547
Home prices & appreciation
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Recession Drop %
-24%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
79.3
Winter Avg Low (°F)
22.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
5.6
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
129.7
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
33.5
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.4
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 21562: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21562?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 21562 is $98,500, lower than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21562?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21562 is $1,225, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 21562 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 21562 cost about 2.07× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21562?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21562 is $547 a month, lower than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21562?
- ZIP Code 21562 averages 49.8°F year-round, summer highs near 79.3°F, winter lows around 22.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 33.5 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 21562 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 21562's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.4 (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 →