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ZIP Code 21636

Caroline, Maryland

FIPS 21636

Juniper

ZIP Code 21636 is in the bottom 21% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 86th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 72th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$320,000

Higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

18%

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

FEMA Risk Score

64.5

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,097

Median Age

44

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$320,000

Higher than 72%

Median Property Tax

$2,678

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.36

Higher than 79%

Median Rent

$1,655

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

18%

Near median

Pandemic Gain %

30%

Recession Drop %

-35%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.6

Avg Temperature (°F)

57.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

25.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

79.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

13.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

64.5

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 21636: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21636?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21636 is $320,000, higher than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21636?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21636 is $2,678, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21636 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21636 cost about 4.36× the median household income, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21636?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21636 is $1,655 a month, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21636?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21636 have moved 18% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21636?
ZIP Code 21636 averages 57.1°F year-round, summer highs near 84.9°F, winter lows around 29.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 13.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21636 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21636's FEMA National Risk Index score is 64.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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