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ZIP Code 21643

Dorchester, Maryland

FIPS 21643

Juniper

ZIP Code 21643 is in the top 25% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 32% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 34% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$230,000

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

49.6

Lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

5,392

Median Age

39.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$230,000

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,196

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.42

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$909

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 75%

Appreciation 1yr %

-0.02%

Higher than 66%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-32%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.3

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

82.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.7

Annual Snowfall (in)

14.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

49.6

Lower than 68%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 21643: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 21643?
The median home value in ZIP Code 21643 is $230,000, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 21643?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 21643 is $2,196, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 21643 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 21643 cost about 3.42× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 21643?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 21643 is $909 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 21643?
Home prices in ZIP Code 21643 have moved 51% over the past five years (-0.02% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 21643?
ZIP Code 21643 averages 58.3°F year-round, summer highs near 87.9°F, winter lows around 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 14.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 21643 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 21643's FEMA National Risk Index score is 49.6 (lower than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.02 per $1,000 of building value.

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