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ZIP Code 21640

Caroline, Maryland

FIPS 21640

Juniper

ZIP Code 21640 is in the bottom 14% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 65th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$268,500

Higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

63

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

The basics

Total Population

1,163

Median Age

39.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$268,500

Higher than 65%

Median Property Tax

$2,530

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

5.01

Higher than 86%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Pandemic Gain %

22%

Recession Drop %

-35%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

84.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

28.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

56

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

37.3

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

96.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

16.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

63

Near median

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

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 21640: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21640?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21640 is $268,500, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21640?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21640 is $2,530, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21640 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21640 cost about 5.01× the median household income, higher than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21640?
ZIP Code 21640 averages 56°F year-round, summer highs near 84.6°F, winter lows around 28.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 16.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21640 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21640's FEMA National Risk Index score is 63 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

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