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ZIP Code 21629

Caroline, Maryland

FIPS 21629

Juniper

ZIP Code 21629 is in the top 26% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$334,200

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

57.9

Lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

10,252

Median Age

40

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$334,200

Higher than 74%

Median Property Tax

$2,897

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.52

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,133

Higher than 69%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.6%

Higher than 74%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

27

Avg Temperature (°F)

55.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

22

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.8

Annual Snowfall (in)

12.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

57.9

Lower than 59%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.03

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 21629: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21629?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21629 is $334,200, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21629?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21629 is $2,897, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21629 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21629 cost about 4.52× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21629?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21629 is $1,133 a month, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21629?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21629 have moved 44% over the past five years (2.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21629?
ZIP Code 21629 averages 55.4°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 27°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 12.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21629 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21629's FEMA National Risk Index score is 57.9 (lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.03 per $1,000 of building value.

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